Introduction
102km (63 miles) S of Mexico City; 80km (50 miles) N of Taxco
Often called the "land of eternal spring," Cuernavaca is known these days as much for its rejuvenating spas and spiritual sites as for its perfect climate and flowering landscapes. Spa services are easy to find. More important, Cuernavaca exudes a deep sense of connection with its historical and spiritual heritage. Its palaces, walled villas, and elaborate haciendas are home to museums, spas, and extraordinary guesthouses.
Wander the traditional markets and you'll see crystals, quartz, onyx, and tiger's eye amid the trinkets. These stones come from the Tepozteco Mountains -- for centuries considered an energy source -- which cradle Cuernavaca to the north and east. Mexico begins to narrow here, and several mountain ranges converge. East and southeast of Cuernavaca are two volcanoes, also potent symbols of earth energy: Ixtaccihuatl (the Sleeping Woman) and the recently active Popocatépetl (the Smoking Mountain)....
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Museo Casa Robert Brady
This private home and garden-turned-museum houses an eclectic collection of religious, folk, and ethnic art, including pre-Hispanic and colonial...
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Catedral de Cuernavaca
As you enter the church precincts and pass down the walk, try to imagine what life in Mexico was like in the old days. Construction on the church,...
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Jardín Etnobotánico y Museo de Medicina Tradicional y Herbolaria
This serene museum of traditional herbal medicine, in the south Cuernavaca suburb of Acapantzingo, occupies a former resort residence built by...
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