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What to do and see in Cuernavaca, Morelos: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Just 50 miles from Mexico City, balmy Cuernavaca, Morelos, has been adopted as a place of rest and recreation by many visitors, from Aztec emperors and conquerors to princes, artists and a large number of retirees.
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1. 1 Taxi Seguro en Cuernavaca
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5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By FCCVMEX
Arturo Galindo is reliable and an excellent cautious driver. He took me from Cuernavaca to the Mexico City airport. His car is in excellent condition and is very clean. He puts special effort into cleaning because of the coronavirus problems. He is very fluent in English and has very reasonable fees. He is also willing to pick up arriving passengers at the MEX airport. He enjoys conversations with his passengers, however, when I wanted to do some work on the way to the airport he gave me all the quiet time I wanted during the trip. I recommend him very highly.
2. Palacio de Cortes
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4.5 based on 618 reviews
On September 19, 2017, a powerful earthquake rocked the region and damaged the building's clock, which has since been removed. At the time of writing the Palacio was to remain closed to the public for at least a year, for damage assessment and reparations. Check ahead to ensure that it is open again, or simply enjoy the building's facade. This 16th-century fort once served as the palace and home of Hernán Cortés and includes a collection of Diego Rivera murals. TEMPORARILY CLOSE FOR RENOVATION
Reviewed By nass673 - Long Beach, United States
Due to the earthquake, quite a bit has changed in Cuernavaca including being able to visit Palacio De Cortex. Best viewed from outside!
3. Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco
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4.5 based on 704 reviews
Xochicalco was the oldest known fortress in Middle America and an important religious center.
Reviewed By ramonmp53 - Cuernavaca, Mexico
After visiting over the years many archaeological sites of different cultures in Mexico, it's always a pleasure to return to Xochicalco (pronounced 'Sotchycalco') located about half an hour's drive south of the city of Cuernavaca, in the State of Morelos. What makes this site quite unique among others is its location on a large hill that overlooks an open valley where the hill itself is an integral part of the archaelogical site. There are a number of platforms distributed at different levels of the hill that hold either a ceremonial center, the remains of living quarters, or the ancient ball courts. At the top is the temple dedicated to Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, with bas-reliefs sculptured on all four walls of the ceremonial center. It's fun to climb the various wide staircases leading from one level to another, stop at each and enjoy the view of varying landscapes, which may include trees, agaves, and other assorted greenery. You can descend the archeological zone from the opposite side you entered, so there's no need to backtrack on your visit. Xochicalco reached its heigth around 1,000 AD when the Toltecs were the dominant culture in Mexico's central valley, although it would be a far-out generalization to name the city-state's inhabitants 'Toltecs'. They were skilled merchants and traded with distant civilizations in all cardinal directions, including the Mayans in the now far away Yucatan, the Zapotecs and Mixtecs to the south in the present State of Oaxaca, as well as the various cultures in the central valley of Mexico (now Mexico City) or the Gulf Coast. To start your visit of Xochicalco, don't miss the not-too-long exhibits, maps, and explanations in the welcoming pavilion at the entrance to the archaeological zone. It will make your visit that much more rewarding. Enjoy!
4. Parque Ecologico Chapultepec
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4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By NoRoadsLeadToRome - Bothell, United States
If you (and your kids) need a nearby green getaway, this is the place. The park had trails, rivers, play equipment as well as an aviary and a butterfly garden. You can rent a pedal boat at the lake, take a little train ride or just walk to your heart’s content. We went on a Saturday and we’re lucky enough to find the Mercado Verde, or the healthy green market with lots of vendors selling food and goods. You won’t find many tourists here as it is I’ve been removed from the colonial core of Cuernavaca. But it’s a cheap taxi or Uber ride and definitely worth a visit if you have a bit of spare time.
5. Centro Cultural Teopanzolco
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
6. Plaza Averanda
7. Garden Borda Cultural Center
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4.0 based on 489 reviews
These large 18th-century gardens were once visited by Emperor Maximilian.
Reviewed By georginar719 - Toronto, Canada
But . . . we could not find a guide so did not get as much out of our visit as we might have. Borda was a wealthy silver miner who came out to Mexico from Spain in the 1500s I believe. Amongst other things he built the cathedral in Taxco and these gardens. I believe the site of the gardens and house were also lived in by the Emperor for a couple of years.
8. Plaza de la Constitucion
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4.0 based on 135 reviews
This plaza is the heart and soul of the city and is always filled with throngs of people, vendors and local bands.
