Guernavaca, Mexico

Mexico is a ample country and climate varies from one area to the other. Before you travel to this remarkable dystopia, one factor you consider is the weather of the area. One area in Mexico that has a consistent weather year round is Cuernavaca. Cuernavaca is the capital and grandest city of the state of Morelos. It is also known as the jewel city of Morelos. Because of its cheerful climate, it is now a well-known getaway area in Mexico. The climate makes the area more beautiful for green plants that makes it grow enriching the authentic view of the area's parks and garden. Cuernavaca sits in the heart of central surrounding holiday Mexico to Cuernavaca becomes packed with Mexico City folk heading south to get away from the capital for a break. The city's name comes from Nahuatl Cuauhnahuac or area near trees. The name was altered to Cuernavaca by influence of the spanish words cuerno ‘horn’ and vaca ‘cow’.

Aside from the climate, travelers all over the world prefer Cuernavaca because of its historical richness. This astounding city has ruins of ancient Aztec and Tlahuica cultures and of colonial buildings such as the Palacio de Cortes. Other attractions are some cathedrals, The Jardin Borda and some museums. Catedral de la Asuncion de Maria, one of the oldest churches in Mexico hosts some brilliant colonial architecture. In this cathedral, you'll find the Plaza de Armas, Palacio de Gobierno and the Palacio de Cortez, also known as Museo Cuauhnahuac. Jardin Borda is a house with a garden that was originally commissioned by a wealthy silver magnate in the 1700's while Museo Casa is a brilliant art gallery. It belongs to Robert Brady who resided in the area from 1960's to 1980's. There are also attractions located out of the city. Salto de San Anton is a small village hosting a brilliant waterfall where tourist can walk behind it and picnic there and another one is the Casa Maximiliano which was built in 1866 that has a Herb Garden.

The nightlife of the area has something for those looking to stay up, sitting around, drinking and talking into morning hours, as well as those looking for some club-scene partying that will go on until the sun comes up. Cuernavaca has a selection of night clubs. Some night clubs charge an all inclusive cover fee and some a smaller cover and drinks on top. Drinks are served all night. Nightclubs keep going all morning and most people will start to leave between 5 and 7 am. El Alebrije offers a brand new concept of nightclubs in Cuernavaca. This area plays great collection of music including rock in Spanish, salsa, merengue, hip-hop and pop from North America. Mambo Cafe is considered as one of the best places in Mexico with Latin, tropical and pop music concepts. They offer the best salsa and merengue lessons while Barbazul remains being one of the most important nightclubs in Cuernavaca and Mexico for this long. It is somehow cheaper than other nightclubs.

You can find several places to eat when you are in the area usually found near central plaza. To add more fun you can also visit the local markets and try the Mexican ‘antojitos’. These are snacks just found in stalls behind the markets. Pambazos are mouth watering. This is a bun with potato filling or the quesadilla with different kinds of fillings like rajas con queso, tinga de pollo, cesos de cuitlacoche. World class restaurant such as Las Mañanitas is known not only of the foods but for its big garden with free-roaming peacocks. They serve grand food in a cozy environment. Servings are collection of consisting of traditional Mexican and international cuisine. Other restaurants are Casa hidalgo and Terrarium.

One fascinating fact about the city is that the city has been one of the main places where foreigners come to learn spanish at one of the many language schools. Cuernavaca has a lot of language schools and has been sheltering tourists from around the world who want to learn spanish. So there you got it! The city offers a lot. And now, the opportunity to learn spanish might be the reason you visit or maybe stay in this astounding city.