Cuernavaca

Discover Cuernavaca, Mexico: a guide to the city, its culture, history, attractions, safety, and what makes it a great place to learn Spanish.

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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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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Mariposas monarchas on a pine branch

What Bugs Do You Find in Cuernavaca, Mexico? A Local’s Guide to the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

When you are planning a trip abroad, one question is always worth thinking about: are there any insects that I need to be carfull about there? This is particularly important in tropical places like Cuernavaca, Mexico. Sometimes these questions can lead to anxiety. Instead of enjoying your last few evenings in your home country before

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American visitors posing in front of tropical trees at Las Estacas Natural Park, Morelos, Mexico

When Is the Best Time to Visit Cuernavaca? A Local’s Guide

English people famously love talking about the weather, so as an Englishman who has spent the last ten years living in Cuernavaca, this is the blog post I’ve been looking forward to writing. Coming from a country like England, Mexican weather is extremely predictable. In England it can rain on any day of the year.

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Tacos at La Tia de Las Muchachas Restaurant in Cuernavaca, Mexico

Best Restaurants in Cuernavaca (2026 Guide): From Local Comida Corrida to Fine Dining

Cuernavaca is one of the most underrated cities in Mexico when it comes to gastronomy and its food scene. In the 10 years that we have lived in Mexico, we have travelled extensively throughout the country, visiting almost every region from Yucatán and Chiapas in the south to Tamaulipas and Tijuana in the north. Mexico

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