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Cuernavaca, México

Cuernavaca is the capital and largest city of the state of Morelos in Mexico. Along with Chalcatzingo, it is likely one of the origins of the Mesoamerican civilization.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Morelos, Mexico.
  • Known for next to the tree Mexico.
  • Served by General Mariano Matamoros International Airport (CVJ).

History

Cuernavaca is the capital and largest city of the state of Morelos in Mexico. Along with Chalcatzingo, it is likely one of the origins of the Mesoamerican civilization. Olmec works of art, displayed in the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, were found in the Gualupita III archeological site.

Restaurants & places to go

Mexican, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mexican-Mediterranean restaurant located inside Las Casas B+B Boutique Hotel in the historic center of Cuernavaca, across… · lascasasbb.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Tortería mexicana, clamatos y cervezas Opening hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa,Su 18:00-23:00 · 38-A Avenida Manuel Ávila Camacho
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:30, Sa-Su 12:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 16 Blvd. Apatlaco, Temixco, 62590 · carlsjr.com.mx
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2 Av. Emiliano Zapata, Temixco, 62580 · littlecaesars.com.mx
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Fast Food · Comida rápida, tortas y hamburguesas Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Carretera federal México - Cuernavaca
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Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · donpollo.com.mx
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-18:00 · eloceanodorado.com
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International, Greek, Mexican, Italian, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Mo · Av. Diana 10, Av. Diana local 2, Delicias, Cuernavaca, 62330 · q-sina.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · qrsushi.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 40 Salazar, 62000
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant
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Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 22 Miguel Hidalgo · cafealondra.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 08:00-22:00, Th-Sa 08:00-23:30 · 400 Avenida Teopanzolco, Cuernavaca, 62260 · casamanzano.com.mx
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:30 · 19 Libramiento Central de Abastos, Emiliano Zapata, 62765 · business.google.com
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00
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French, Restaurant · French restaurant · 20 Hidalgo
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Oaxaca, Restaurant · Oaxaca restaurant · 604 Avenida Domingo diez
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Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
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Tacos, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
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Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Fish And Chips restaurant
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Yucateca, Restaurant · Yucateca restaurant
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Argentinian, Restaurant · Argentinian restaurant · Diana, Cuernavaca, 62330
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Grill, Restaurant · Grill restaurant
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Mexican, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00 · 15-B Calle Dwight W. Morrow, Cuernavaca, 62000 · laindiabonita.com.mx
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · burgerking.com.mx
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 173 Boulevard Cuauhnáhuac, 62570 · pizzahut.com.mx
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Fast Food, Cafe · Fast Food cafe
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Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 14:00-20:00
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International, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Restaurant · International/Coffee Shop restaurant · 14 Calle Diana, Cuernavaca, 62330 · 100natural.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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Cafe · Venta de café, postres, pasteles. Incluido para llevar o cumpleaños. Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 12 Avenida Junto al Río, Cuernavaca, 62584
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Restaurant · restaurant · lasmananitas.com.mx
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 · Boulevard Licenciado Benito Juárez, Cuernavaca, 62000
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Regional, Pizza, Burger, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · Parque Las Rosas Jesús Garcia, Jiutepec, 62553
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Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
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Tacos, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Mexican, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · 1100-B, El empleado Av.Domingo Diez, Cuernavaca Morelos, 62250 · toks.com.mx
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Airports

General Mariano Matamoros International Airport (CVJ) 8.1 km to the centre
Temixco, MOR, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Tequesquitengo Airport 28 km to the centre
Puente de Ixtla, MOR, MX
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Aeródromo Chiconcuac 13 km to the centre
Xochitepec, MOR, MX
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Aeródromo Los Ojuelos 15 km to the centre
Tepoztlán, MOR, MX
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Where to stay

Calle Gral. H. Galeana 21, Centro Histórico, Centro, 62000 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · avicenahotel.com
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Plaza Kennedy 90, Atlacomulco, 62560 Jiutepec, Mor., Mexico · hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx
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Otilio Montaño 28, Chipitlan, 62070 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · finca-chipitlan.com
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Av José María Morelos, José María Morelos 1309, Chipitlan, 62070 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · hotelazulturquesa.com.mx
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Blvd. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz 9, Cantarranas, 62448 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · hosterialasquintas.com.mx
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Tezontepec 200, Lomas de Jiutepec, 62560 Jiutepec, Mor., Mexico · fiestamericanatravelty.com
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Netzahualcoyotl 37, Cuernavaca Centro, Centro, 62000 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · hotelcasacolonial.mx
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5 de Febrero Esq. El Zapote Centro, 62550 Ejido del Centro, Mor., Mexico · facebook.com
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Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas 110, Cuernavaca Centro, Centro Historico, 62000 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · lascasasbb.com
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Gral. Diego Díaz González Mtz. 19, Jose G. Parres, 62564 Jiutepec, Mor., Mexico · villascolibri.com.mx
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C. Gutemberg 17, Cuernavaca Centro, Centro, 62000 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · facebook.com
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Calle Gral. H. Galeana 29, Cuernavaca Centro, Centro, 62000 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · mesonlasdeliciascuernavaca.top
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Plutarco Elías Calles, Club de Golf 22, 62030 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · laprovence.com.mx
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Matamoros 603, Cuernavaca Centro, Centro, 62000 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · flordemayo.mx
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Mariano Abasolo 101, Cuernavaca Centro, Centro, 62000 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · casadecampo.com.mx
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C. Cnel. Ahumada 203, Lomas del Mirador, 62350 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · casafranciscocuernavaca.com
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Fraccionamiento Sumiya S/N, Jose G. Parres, 62564 Jiutepec, Mor., Mexico · fiestamericanatravelty.com
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Casa Begonias Hotel + Villas, Lote 5, Atlacomulco, 62560 Jiutepec, Mor., Mexico · casabegonias.com
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Av. Morelos 190, Cuernavaca Centro, Centro, 62000 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · direct-book.com
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José María Morelos 79, Chipitlan, 62070 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · hotelparaisodelsur.com
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Av. Domingo Diez 701-B, El Empleado, 62250 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · gammahoteles.com
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José María Morelos 55, Chipitlan, 62070 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · hoteliguanas.com
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No Reelección 33, Cuernavaca Centro, Centro, 62000 Morelos, Mor., Mexico · hotelruah.com
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Gral. Mariano Arista 17, Cuernavaca Centro, Centro, 62000 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico · hotelcasazul.com
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Carr Cuernavaca-Tepoztlán 20, Ahuatepec, 62300 Cuernavaca, Mexico · casadeagua.mx
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Palma Real 15, La Palma, 62553 Jiutepec, Mor., Mexico · aohom.com.mx
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Matamoros 19, Acapantzingo, 62440 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico
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Motolinía #13, Centro, 62550 Jiutepec, Mor., Mexico
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Calle Gral. H. Galeana 525, Miguel Hidalgo, 62050 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico
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Insurgentes 4, Moctezuma, 62553 Jiutepec, Mor., Mexico · hotelhaciendajiutepec.com
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is General Mariano Matamoros International Airport (CVJ); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cuernavaca, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

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