Discover Cuernavaca, Mexico: a guide to the city, its culture, history, attractions, safety, and what makes it a great place to learn Spanish.
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 […]
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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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 is still ongoing, and we are unsure whether
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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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