Cuernavaca is a cosmopolitan city

with rich history

• Cuernavaca is a city of almost a million people, and has many modern amenities and attractive tourist spots.  Despite its size, Cuernavaca still has a small-town feel, and is easy to get around in, whether walking, taking the bus, or catching a taxi.

• Cuernavaca is home to a rich cultural life, including art, dance, theatre, music, public plazas, and museums.

• Local attractions within the Cuernavaca city limits include the 16th century Cathedral, the Hernán Cortés Palace with famous Diego Rivera murals, the Borda gardens (former residence of the emperor Maximilian), the Aztec temple Teoponzolco, the Muros Museum, that includes an exhibit of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and José Clemente Orozco, the home and studio of David Alfaro Siquieros, the Brady Museum, and the San Antón waterfall.

• The city and its neighboring towns have long been centers for alternative health and healing, drawing from indigenous and other local traditions.

• Cuernavaca has long been known as an active political center.

• The city offers many great restaurants and bars which provide for fun afternoon or an exciting nightlife scene. Cuernavaca is known as a gay friendly city

• Located at 5,060 feet above sea level, Cuernavaca is known as “The City of Eternal Spring,” due to its moderate climate and beautiful plants, flowers, and gardens.

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