Things to do
Make a trip of it. Here are our favorite ways to experience Cuernavaca, the state of Morelos, and Mexico City.
IN TOWN
Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca's Historic Heart
Explore the city’s colonial core in one outing: the 16th-century Palacio de Cortés with Diego Rivera murals, the ancient walled Cathedral, and the lush 18th-century Jardín Borda.
Las Mañanitas - Nick & Mosi's favorite
An iconic Cuernavaca institution: a lush garden restaurant famed for its peacocks, refined Mexican cuisine, wicked cocktails and timeless atmosphere.
Casa Jacaranda
You don’t have to be a Mexican to cook like a Mexican. Go beyond tacos and learn the ins and outs of real Mexican cuisine.
DAY TRIPS
State of Morelos
Tepoztlán
A magical mountain town with a clifftop pyramid and vibrant market.
Tepozteco Pyramid Hike
A steep but rewarding climb to the ancient Tepozteco pyramid perched high above Tepoztlán.
Xochicalco Ruins
A UNESCO archaeological site with panoramic valley views.
Las Estacas
A crystal-clear, spring-fed river perfect for a refreshing swim.
THE CAPITAL
Mexico City
Centro Histórico
The historic heart with the Zócalo, Templo Mayor, and Bellas Artes.
Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Museum
A bohemian neighborhood of cobblestone streets, vibrant plazas, and the Casa Azul (The Frida Kahlo museum).
FYI: Casa Azul is very popular so you will need to book your entrance to Casa Azul a few weeks ahead of time.
Chapultepec & Anthropology Museum
A vast park and the world-class National Museum of Anthropology.
Xochimilco
Ancient Aztec floating gardens where you drift through canals on a colorful trajinera. A quintessential Mexico City experience.
Paseo de la Reforma
The city’s grand boulevard lined with monuments — and famously car-free on Sunday mornings, making it ideal for cyclists and runners.
Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon & Guided Tour
Nick’s pick: Transport, Balloon over Teotihuacan, breakfast at La Cueva and a guided tour of the pyramids.
Casa de los Azulejos
A stunning 18th-century mansion clad in Talavera tiles, now home to Sanborns — an unmissable piece of the city’s architectural heritage.
FURTHER AFIELD
Day trips & beyond
Puebla
A UNESCO World Heritage city two hours away, celebrated for baroque architecture, Talavera ceramics, and the famous mole poblano.
Val 'Quirico
A charming Italian-inspired village in the hills of Tlaxcala, with cobblestone piazzas, boutique hotels, and sweeping mountain views.
Grutas de Cacahuamilpa
One of the world’s largest cave systems — a spectacular underground world of towering stalactites just 90 minutes from Cuernavaca.
Taxco
A silver-mining city clinging to steep hills, with colonial architecture, artisan workshops, and dramatic mountain scenery worth the drive.
Iztaccíhuatl Hike
Trek the flanks of Mexico’s iconic twin volcanoes for breathtaking high-altitude views – one of the country’s great outdoor adventures.
