Travel Guides

Travel Guides to Cuernavaca & Central Mexico

Discover the best places to visit in Cuernavaca and central Mexico with Iguana Abroad’s collection of detailed travel guides. From ancient archaeological sites and colourful markets to museums, hiking trails, traditional festivals and hidden local gems, our guides combine practical travel information with original photography and local knowledge gained from years of exploring the region. Whether you’re planning a visit, learning Spanish in Mexico, or simply looking for inspiration, you’ll find expert tips and authentic recommendations to help you experience Mexico beyond the typical tourist trail.

Students learning about history at the Cuauhcalli Pyramid in Malinalco Archeological Zone, Malinalco, Mexico

Travel Guide: Malinalco

Learn about Malinalco, a beautiful village 1.5 hours from Cuernavaca, always one of our favorite "weekend excursion" destinations on our Iguana Abroad Spanish immersion programs

Malinalco Guide
Main street in Tepoztlan looking towards the Tepozteco Pyramid with the Santo Domingo church in the foreground, on day of the dead

Travel Guide: Tepoztlán

Coming soon...

Iguana Abroad Spanish immersion students posing in front of colorful colonial houses in the historical centre of Malinalco, Mexico

And of course, if you like any of the places described on this guide and would like to visit them on one of our Spanish immersion courses, please feel free to check out our Dates and Fees page where you will be able to find detailed itineraries for each of our upcoming Iguana Abroad Spanish immersion programs in Cuernavaca, Mexico (as well as program start dates, end dates and program costs). 

And remember, if you can’t make one of the dates listed on the website, we also offer fully-personalized private courses, with flexible start dates, end dates and itineraries.

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