Cuernavaca Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of the state of Morelos in Mexico
About Cuernavaca
It is a city of 365,000 (820,000 metropolitan area) people 84km (52 miles) south ofMexico City. Be prepared for many micro-climates inside the city and surroundings, where there have been variations of up to 10°C in less than a 8km radius; while the lower zones can have very humid weather, the northern forest area will most certainly be cold by night. The heart of the city is the central plaza and palace. Each night of the week you can enjoy dancers, musicians, acrobats and a lot of locals who use the plaza both by day and night as a place to hang out, meet friends and be entertained by many local artists and entertainers. The square and adjacent area is full of street vendors selling everything from bead work to maize on a stick and tacos.
Top Attractions in Cuernavaca
Explore the best things to see and do in Cuernavaca:
- ★Borda Garden
- ★Chapultepec Park'
- ★Cuernavaca Cathedral
- ★El Castillito
- ★Juan Soriano Museum of Contemporary Art
- ★Palace of Cortes
- ★Papolote Children's Museum
- ★Parish church of Tlateltango
Where to Eat in Cuernavaca
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Arrachera Rey de Reyes
- 🍴Burritos La Galería
- 🍴El Madrigal
- 🍴El museo del acorazado
- 🍴House Restaurant
- 🍴Las Iguanas Green's
Where to Stay in Cuernavaca
- 🏨GS Hotel Cuernavaca
- 🏨IDEL hostel
- 🏨Las Lomas Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Las Villas de Bellavista
Cuernavaca Travel Guide Sections
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