El Pochote, the famous ceiba tree in Tlayacapan Mexico

Did You Know That You Can See Real Mummies Near Cuernavaca? A Day Trip to Tlayacapan

Tlayacapan is a small traditional village in Morelos state, around 50 minutes drive from Cuernavaca. It is a gorgeous little village surrounded by mountains and famous for its Chinelos – the extravagantly-dressed folklore figures that are symbols of Morelos state. But did you know that there are real mummies that you can visit there? With […]

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American Spanish immersion students eating at an outdoor restaurant in Chalma, Mexico

Best Tacos in Cuernavaca, Mexico: Ultimate Guide

Every city in Mexico has incredible tacos, and Cuernavaca is no different. And there are so many options. There are pork carnitas tacos, traditionally served on weekends in the mornings. There are Mexico’s iconic al pastor tacos: the orange-colored marinated pork tacos, slow cooked on a Turkish-style gyro (called a trompo in Mexican Spanish). There

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Skeleton of Emperor Cuautemoc in Ixcateopan de Cuatemoc

The Strange Story of Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc and the Last Aztec Emperor

Did you know that in a small village in the mountains of Guerrero, one of Mexico’s poorest states, lie the remains of the last Aztec Emperor? That is the story that we heard before visiting. The story goes that a small village around 130 miles from Mexico City, the last emperor of the Aztec Empire

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El Gallo Negro Mezcalería Cuernavaca

Best Bars in Cuernavaca (2026 Guide): From Barrio Micheladas to World Class Cocktails

Cuernavaca, Mexico, has some great bars. There are cheap street bars selling good-value micheladas (Mexico’s famous beer and Clamato tomato juice combo), right up to expensive cocktail bars that serve some really exciting creations… and everything in between. The curious thing about Cuernavaca is that the bar scene is quite elusive and underground. Some of

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Palacio del Gobierno in Cuernavaca decorated with Mexican Flags

Why Is Corn on the Cob Banned on Mexican Independence Day in Cuernavaca?

Did you know that Cuernavaca is the only city in Mexico that bans corn on the cob during Mexican Independence Day? Here’s the strange story behind this very Mexican Independence Day tradition. What is Mes Patrio in Mexico? September in Mexico is called el mes patrio – Patriotic Month. Mexico doesn’t just celebrate Independence Day

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Two people holding a bunch of casahuates in the countryside of Amatlán

How Is El Niño Affecting Tepoztlán, Mexico?

This year (2026) the “El Niño” weather phenomenon has been particularly strong. In Cuernavaca, Tepoztlán, and other places in central Mexico, this has contributed to warmer, drier weather, and less rain than usual. At Iguana Abroad we have experienced this first hand. The usual “rainy season” summer rains have almost completely stopped in September, which

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Signpost in the woods above Cuernavaca

A Hidden Day Trip from Cuernavaca: Las Truchas Los Alcatraces and a Secret Mountain Shrine

One of the main reasons we love Cuernavaca is the wild nature that surrounds the city. To the south of the city there are dozens of freshwater springs called “manantiales” such as the famous borbollón spring at “Las Estacas” Natural Park. To the east you will find the luscious valleys and rocky crags of Tepoztlán

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Two people walking down Calle Comonfort in Cuernavaca centre

Is Cuernavaca Expensive? The real cost of living in 2026

Is Cuernavaca expensive? If you’re considering visiting, studying Spanish or living in Cuernavaca, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is how much it actually costs. The good news is that Cuernavaca remains relatively affordable by the standards of Mexico’s larger tourist destinations and cities — but exactly how much you spend depends enormously

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Catrins in sombreros at the Day of the Dead Parade in Cuernavaca Mexico

Day of the Dead in Cuernavaca, Ocotepec & Tepoztlán: A Local’s Guide

Planning on spending Day of the Dead in Cuernavaca, Ocotepec or Tepoztlán? This guide will show you how to make the most of those days if you’re here. But before we tell you where to go, let us take you back to November 1, 2022. The pandemic was still ongoing, and we were unsure whether

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San Anton Waterfall in Cuernavaca Morelos Mexico (Salto de San Anton)

A Hidden Gem in Cuernavaca: the Waterfall of San Antón

If you ask Cuernavaca locals about the best tourist attraction in the city, many will tell you about the Robert Brady Museum, which houses a famous Frida Kahlo self-portrait depicting the artist with a monkey on her shoulder. Others will likely mention the Palacio de Cortés — a towering, castle-like palace overlooking Cuernavaca’s main square.

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