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What to do in Cuernavaca: The Best Places to Visit

In front of the Palacio de Cortes and within a short distance to Xochicalco & Tepoztlán!

Just an hour away from Mexico City is the favorite destination of the capital's residents. Known as the City of Eternal Spring, Cuernavaca is the "perfect" place to spend the "perfect" weekend.

Located in the heart of the city, Las Casas B+B Boutique Hotel is the most centrally located hotel in Cuernavaca, which makes it the perfect option for you and your partner to stay and walk around the main attractions of the city.

Cuerna (as the locals call it) is the second city with the most swimming pools in the world (only behind Los Angeles, California), so the ideal plan could be to spend the day swimming in one of them. However, its appeal goes beyond that. It is also a place full of history, water parks, pre-Hispanic temples, museums, restaurants, spas and much more!

Find here, in our definitive guide on what to do in Cuernavaca, all the tips and recommendations you need to plan, take advantage and enjoy your visit with us to the fullest!

If you are looking for things to do in cuernavaca

Here is our list of the 15 best places to visit during your visit to Las casas B+B

Robert Brady Museum

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Robert Brady Museum

"If you only visit one museum in Cuernavaca, make it this one!" exclaims the expat blog, Viva Cuernavaca!

The Robert Brady Museum is on Nezahualcoyotl Street behind the Cathedral and occupies the building known as the Tower House, formerly part of the Cathedral. In 1960, it was purchased by American artist and oil billionaire, Robert Brady, who transformed it into his home. Brady lived in Cuernavaca for 24 years after a spell in Venice where he met his best friend Peggy Guggenheim. His collections range from Papua New Guinea and India to Haiti and South America.

The Brady Museum contains the original "Self-Portrait with Monkey" painted by Frida Kahlo. Other works are by artists such as Diego Rivera, Miguel Cobarruvias, Pelegrín Clavé, María Izquierdo and Rufino Tamayo, as well as Brady's own paintings. The collection occupies fourteen rooms in the former house, which has been preserved primarily as it was when Brady died in 1986.

You can walk to the Robert Brady Museum, a great option if you are looking for things to do in Cuernavaca, from Las Casas B+B hotel, since we are located just a block and a half away. B+B "The" choice if you are looking for the best downtown hotel in Cuernavaca.

Project Siqueiros La Tallera

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Project Siqueiros La Tallera

The Cuernavaca home/studio of Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros. It is now the nucleus of a new museum and cultural production center.

It has a permanent exhibition of Siqueiros' murals, as well as a program of temporary exhibitions, guided tours and workshops. It is home to the International Residency Program and the School of Art Criticism.

La Tallera is just a 10 minute drive from Las Casas B+B Boutique Hotel and is another great option if you are planning what to do in Cuernavaca.

MMAC Morelos Museum of Contemporary Art

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MMAC Morelos Museum of Contemporary Art

A 5-minute walk or 2-minute drive from Las Casas B+B Boutique Hotel, the Juan Soriano Cultural Center and Museum located in Cuernavaca was created to house the work of maestro Soriano, one of the most influential Hispanic-American artists of the 20th century and also serves as a platform for creatives from Morelos and the rest of the country. 

The architectural project, directed by architect Javier Sánchez Corral, is the result of the participation of the Government of Morelos, the Juan Soriano and Marek Keller Foundation, the National Council for Culture and the Arts, and the Banorte Financial Group. The Juan Soriano Museum should not be missing in your list of things to do in Cuernavaca. B+B "The" option if you are looking for the best downtown hotel in Cuernavaca.

Jardines de México

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Jardines de Mexico

Gardens of mexico. The most extensive flower garden in the world is only a 30-minute drive from Hotel Las Casas B+B.

37 hectares of themed floral gardens of contemplation with a multitude of natural themes that include impressive Japanese and Italian style garden installations, including the labyrinth of the senses and its stunning array of flowers.

Palace of Cortes

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Palace of Cortes

We are literally in front of this beauty; cross the street from Las Casas B+B, the Hotel Centico in Cuernavaca and you will be at the palacio de cortes, the oldest preserved civil structure of the colonial era in the continental Americas; almost 500 years old! This building began as the fortified residence of Hernán Cortés. It is now a museum (Museo Regional Cuauhnahuac) and you can find here, among many historical pieces, the incredible mural of the famous Mexican painter Diego Rivera...: History of Morelos, Conquest and Revolution, AND the imposing sculpture of José María Morelos y Pavón "El Morelotes".

It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and admission is $60 pesos.

The Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary

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La Catedral de Cuernavaca

Established in 1525 by the first 12 Franciscan friars who arrived in Mexico. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is one of the city's most important tourist attractions. It was initially built for the evangelization efforts of the indigenous peoples after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. In the 18th century, the monastery church began to function as the city's parish church and, in the late 19th century, was elevated to the rank of cathedral. A renovation project in 1957 brought to light a mural that covers 400 square meters of the interior walls and tells the story of Philip of Jesus and twenty-three other missionaries who were crucified in Japan. Don't miss the recently opened (2018) Museum of Sacred Art, focusing on religious and viceregal art.

You can reach this beautiful cathedral on foot, as it is only two blocks from Hotel Las Casas B+B.

Borda Gardens

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Borda Gardens

Chosen by the Emperors of Mexico Maximilian of Habsburg and his wife Charlotte as their summer residence in 1865. Here, the emperors hosted spectacular gala receptions for the wealthy in Mexico.

It has abundant vegetation, fountains and a lake that you can tour in a boat ride. It also hosts plays, concerts and other cultural activities.

The entrance fee is $30 pesos.

The Borda Gardens are only 2 blocks from Las Casas B+B Boutique Hotel.

Las Estacas

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In 1941 Las Estacas opened to tourists as a day spa and rural ranch. It is a natural park with a natural river of 1 km with birth in more than 40 springs; the largest (borbollón) emerge 7 thousand liters of water per second. It offers scuba diving & zip-lining. The nature reserve has been a protected area since 1998. We recommend a day trip.

Las Estacas is a 45-minute drive from Las Casas B+B Hotel.

Los Tabachines Golf Club

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Los Tabachines Golf Club

Cuernavaca has beautiful golf courses where you can practice your swing, but the most recommended by our own clients is Tabachines. Simply dial "0" and our front desk staff can connect you to the golf course of your choice. 

The Tabachines Golf Club is a 10-minute drive from Las Casas B+B Hotel.

Archaeological Ruins of Teopanzolco

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Archaeological Ruins of Teopanzolco

Teopanzolco is a Nahuatl word, meaning "The place of the ancient Temple". The original inhabitants of Cuernavaca were the Tlahuicas, a subgroup of the Nahuatl culture. These beautiful pyramids stand out in the middle of the city and are now framed by the acclaimed Teopanzolco Cultural Center.

The pyramids of Teopanzolco are only a 10-minute drive from Las Casas B+B Hotel. 

Xochicalco

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Xochicalco

The ancient city of Xochicalco (La Casas de Las Flores) is an impressive archaeological site located just 30 minutes from Las Casas B+B Hotel. The site was inhabited approximately between 200 and 900 A.D. Highlights of the excavated city include an excellent museum, the Acropolis, the ball game, the Temple of the Feathered Serpent (known as the Pyramid of the Serpents) and the Observatory.

Tepoztlán

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Tepoztlan

According to myth, the Magical Town of Tepoztlán was the birthplace, more than 1200 years ago, of Quetzalcoatl - the feathered serpent god - widely worshipped in ancient Mexico. The town is a popular tourist destination famous for its pyramidal temple built on the Tepozteco hill, its handicrafts market, Temazcales and alleged UFO sightings.

Tepoztlán is Cuernavaca's little hippie sister and is only a 30-minute drive from Hotel Las Casas B+B.

Raft Mexico Adventure Tourism

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Raft Mexico

Raft Mexico is the leading Adventure Tourism company in Morelos; they offer unique and unforgettable experiences through activities in contact with nature, such as rafting, kayaking, hiking, climbing, rappel, caving & canyoning. 

Felix Candela / Palmira Chapel

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Palmira Chapel

The Palmira Chapel in Cuernavaca (Mexico) is one of the most famous works of the architect Felix Candela. "El cuate de los cascarones" Built in 1959.

Admire it in person just 10 minutes from Hotel B+B!

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec

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Hurricane Harbor Oaxtepec

The first Six Flags Hurricane Harbor water park outside the United States is here in Morelos, in Oaxtepec, to be exact. Six Flags is the closest water park to CDMX. Hurricane Bay, Twister and the new King Cobra are just some of the slides and attractions you'll find here. Just 50 minutes from Las Casas B+B.

We recommend that you plan to spend the day there and then come back for a nap and join us later in our House restaurant for a cozy and relaxing dinner.

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

"Las Casas B+B is the ideal base for exploring historic Cuernavaca."
-The Hotel Guru

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Las Casas B+B Hotel

Palace of Cortes

Zócalo de Cuernavaca

Museo Morelense de Arte Popular (MMAPO)

Robert Brady Museum

Borda Gardens

Catedral de Cuernavaca

Museo Juan Soriano 

Power Gym

Centro Comercial "Las Plazas"

Pullman de Morelos Centro

Banco BANORTE (ATM)

Banco BANAMEX (ATM)

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Tepoztlán
Ciudad de México 

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Xochicalco
Jardines de México 

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