Palmira Travel Guide

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Cuernavaca Cathedral showing heritage elements

Cuernavaca Cathedral

Part of a former monastery, this is one of the oldest cathedrals in the country. Step inside to find a multitude of 17th-century works of art lining its walls.

Cuernavaca Cathedral
Borda Gardens showing heritage elements and interior views

Borda Gardens

Attend the cultural events and art exhibits in this scenic museum and gardens and learn about its wealthy former residents.

Borda Gardens
Palace of Cortes Museum showing a garden and heritage elements

Cuauhnahuac Regional Museum

Admire the range of frescoes on the walls and ceiling of this fascinating site, among the oldest colonial gems in the Americas.

Cuauhnahuac Regional Museum
Robert Brady Museum featuring a garden

Robert Brady Museum

Celebrate the diversity of art from across the world in this intriguing and comprehensive collection put together by an American traveler.

Robert Brady Museum

Galerias Cuernavaca Mall

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Galerias Cuernavaca Mall during your stay in Cuernavaca. Wander the picturesque gardens in this relaxing area.

Galerias Cuernavaca Mall

Forum Cuernavaca

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Forum Cuernavaca during your visit to Cuernavaca. Wander the picturesque gardens in this romantic area.

Forum Cuernavaca

Activities

From Mexico City: Private Tour to Cuernavaca

Tour Cuernavaca (Xochicalco & Diego Rivera Murals)

NZ$751
per traveller
Tour Cuernavaca (Xochicalco & Diego Rivera Murals)
Taxco

Taxco and Cuernavaca Tour from CDMX

NZ$77
per adult
Taxco and Cuernavaca Tour from CDMX
Private Tour to Xochicalco and Tepoztlán from Mexico City

Private Tour to Xochicalco and Tepoztlán from Mexico City

NZ$368
per adult
Private Tour to Xochicalco and Tepoztlán from Mexico City
Private Day Tour of Xochicalco Archaeological Site and Cuernavaca

Private Day Tour of Xochicalco Archaeological Site and Cuernavaca

NZ$343
per adult
Private Day Tour of Xochicalco Archaeological Site and Cuernavaca
Private Tour of Taxco and Cuernavaca from Mexico City

PRIVATE TOUR Colonial Town Taxco and Cuernavaca from CDMX.

NZ$283
per adult
PRIVATE TOUR Colonial Town Taxco and Cuernavaca from CDMX.
Private Tour: Taxco ̈ The city of silver ̈ and Cuernavaca ̈The eternal Spring

Private Tour: Taxco ̈ The city of silver ̈ and Cuernavaca ̈The eternal Spring

NZ$360
per adult
Private Tour: Taxco ̈ The city of silver ̈ and Cuernavaca ̈The eternal Spring
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Our pick of the best Palmira Hotel Deals

Casa Francisco Cuernavaca
Casa Francisco Cuernavaca
4 out of 5
Coronel Ahumada 203, Col. Lomas del Mirador, Cuernavaca, MOR
The price is NZ$127 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$127
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Cuernavaca. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
"It was fantastic!"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Casa Francisco Cuernavaca
Fiesta Inn Cuernavaca
Fiesta Inn Cuernavaca
3.5 out of 5
Carretera mexico - Acapulco Km 88 S/N, Col. Delicias, Cuernavaca, MOR
The price is NZ$150 per night from 8 July to 9 July
NZ$150
8 July - 9 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Cuernavaca. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Outdated"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Fiesta Inn Cuernavaca
Hotel Amomoxtli
Hotel Amomoxtli
4 out of 5
Prolongacion Matamoros 115, Barrio Santo Domingo, Valle de Atongo, Tepoztlán, MOR
The price is NZ$494 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$494
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tepoztlán. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (586 reviews)
"The hotel is beautiful. The food is terrible."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Hotel Amomoxtli
Grand Fiesta Americana Sumiya Cuernavaca
Grand Fiesta Americana Sumiya Cuernavaca
4.5 out of 5
Int. Fraccionamiento Sumiya S/N, Col. Jose Parres Jiutepec, Jiutepec, MOR
The price is NZ$316 per night from 9 July to 10 July
NZ$316
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Jiutepec. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Increíble y el personal excelente servicio y atención"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Grand Fiesta Americana Sumiya Cuernavaca
One Cuernavaca
One Cuernavaca
3 out of 5
Carretera Mexico Acapulco KM 88.6 s/n, Cuernavaca, MOR
The price is NZ$119 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$119
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Cuernavaca. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,018 reviews)
"Really nice place"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

One Cuernavaca
Hosteria Las Quintas Hotel
Hosteria Las Quintas Hotel
4 out of 5
Avenida Gustavo Diaz Ordaz 9, Colonia Cantarranas, Cuernavaca, MOR
The price is NZ$127 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$127
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Cuernavaca. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, with big and cozy rooms and a very friendly staff. Will recommend 100%."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Hosteria Las Quintas Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Palmira

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Quintana Roo

While Quintana Roo isn't home to many top sights, Tabachines Golf Club and Cuernavaca Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Quintana Roo
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Las Palmas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Palmas and surrounding area, you can visit Cuernavaca Cathedral and Cuernavaca Golf Club.

Las Palmas
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Las Quintas

Though Las Quintas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tabachines Golf Club and Cuernavaca Cathedral.

Las Quintas
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Acapantzingo

Gardens and restaurants are notable features of Acapantzingo. You might consider stopping by Ethnobotanical Garden and Museum of Traditional and Herbal Medicine while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Acapantzingo
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Sumiya

Sumiya might not have many top sights, but Balneario La Cascada and Tabachines Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sumiya
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Central Cuernavaca

You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Central Cuernavaca. You might want to make time for a stop at Cuernavaca Cathedral or Borda Gardens.

Central Cuernavaca

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