Deemed the City of Eternal Springtime, Cuernavaca has always been and continues to be a favorite hideaway for locals and foreigners. Even Hernan Cortes considered this his favorite spot in Mexico and built his home here – the Palace of Cortes – today the Cuauhnahauc Museum which displays a comprehensive collection of prehispanic pieces from the surrounding area, as well as a series of famous murals painted by renown artist Diego Rivera.
Within walking distance is the eclectic Robert Brady Museum, home of the late eccentric American art collector and patron of the arts. Then there is monumental fortress-like Cathedral, complete with an open chapel dating back to the sixteenth century with an ancient mural commemorating Mexico’s first saint, Philip of Jesus. The nearby Borda Gardens, a respite of the wealthy colonial silver miner Jose de la Borda is yet another oasis hidden in the middle of downtown! So much to see in such a small space. Definitely worth the ride out to Cuernavaca (about 1 hour from Mexico City).
This tour takes approximately 3 hours plus travel time.