Cuernavaca, the capital of the state of Morelos, is located about an hour south of the Mexico City airport, and is one of Mexico's most historical and fascinating cities. Known as the "City of Eternal Spring" for it's year-round mild climate, Cuernavaca has much to offer to the traveler. It is also well known for it's many outstanding language schools. Students of Spanish come here from all over the world to learn and live the language and culture. Cuernavaca is also host to several world class spas and resorts. Many wealthy Mexico City residents have their second home here, and they escape the congestion of the city for the weekend relaxation of Cuernavaca. Vacationers who like to take advantage of the spas also come here to heal and rejuvenate. Due to its historical importance, the central part of the city has several noted sites worth visiting: the Alameda plaza and the neighboring Plaza de Armas, together making up the city's central plaza or Zócalo; the Cortez Palace, which now hosts the Museo de Cuauhnahuac and was built staring in 1530; the Catedral de la Asuncion de Maria, one of Mexico's oldest convents and completed in 1552; the Jardin Borda, or Borda Gardens which is now a public botanical park. All are are within a few blocks walking distance of each other, making Cuernavaca the ideal place to see and learn about Mexico's rich past. Good restaurants can be found both around the central district and throughout the city, as well as cafes and bars, including the newer hangout of La Plazuela. This small, foot only street and plaza has several cafes and bars with nightly music of local talent. There are other attractions nearby as well, such as the hideaway artisan village of Tepoztlan, and the ancient pyramids of Xochicalco, both worth your time for a visit. Getting here: most visitors to Cuernavaca come here via Mexico City, as it is just about an hour and a half south of there by bus. There is a bus line that can take you directly from the Mexico City International Airport to central Cuernavaca. The first class Pullman Line leaves several times a day, cost is $90 pesos, about US $10. Once in town, taxis are plentiful, cost for most destinations in and around the central part of town is about $25 pesos. Tour operators can take you on guided trips to destinations in and around the city and beyond, cost is based on number of people and travel distance.

The old "Palacio de Cortez" museum Cuernavaca's central intersection In front of the Governor's Palace View from the central Zocalo Cathedral de la Asuncion de Maria