What to do in Cuernavaca

Activities, attractions and tours

Cuernavaca Cathedral featuring flowers and heritage elements
Palace of Cortes Museum showing interior views
Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco featuring tranquil scenes, building ruins and heritage elements
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Archaeological Monuments Zone of Xochicalco which includes heritage elements

Places to Visit in Cuernavaca

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What to do in Cuernavaca

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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
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
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

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 romantic area.

Galerias Cuernavaca Mall

Tabachines Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Cuernavaca at Tabachines Golf Club. Wander the picturesque gardens in this romantic area.

Tabachines Golf Club

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

AVERANDA

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

AVERANDA

Balneario La Cascada

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Balneario La Cascada during your trip to Cuernavaca. Wander the picturesque gardens in this relaxing area.

Balneario La Cascada

Explore areas of Cuernavaca

Central Cuernavaca featuring a pond

Central Cuernavaca

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

Central Cuernavaca
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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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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
Xochicalco archaeological site in Mexico

Vista Hermosa

While Vista Hermosa isn't home to many top sights, Teopanzolco Archaeological Zone and AVERANDA are some notable places to visit nearby.

Vista Hermosa
Catedral Cuernavaca

Delicias

While Delicias isn't home to many top sights, AVERANDA and Galerias Cuernavaca Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Delicias
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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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Day trip destinations from Cuernavaca

Templo de la serpiente emplumada, Xochicalco, Morelos, México. Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco 1999

Temixco

Festive Picado Banners Hung Up For Cinco De Mayo in Cancun, Mexico

Tres de Mayo

Frequently asked questions

Is Cuernavaca worth visiting?
Providing a blend of history and culture, there's no shortage of things to do in Cuernavaca. While you're here, check out Ex Hacienda de Temixco Parque Acuatico, a must-see attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Cuernavaca?
Once you've checked off popular attractions like Ex Hacienda de Temixco Parque Acuatico and Balneario La Cascada, spend some time experiencing Cuernavaca's shopping and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Cuernavaca?
Ex Hacienda de Temixco Parque Acuatico is one of the top tourist attractions in Cuernavaca and should be high on every sightseeing list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Cuernavaca?
Three days will give you plenty of time to tick off many city attractions, like Ex Hacienda de Temixco Parque Acuatico, MMAPO Morelense Folk Art Museum and Juan Soriano Museum. The average stay in Cuernavaca is two days. If you have the time to extend your escape, Tepoztlán isn't far away.
Is Cuernavaca a walkable city?
It all comes down to what you want to see and do in Cuernavaca. Several sights, like MMAPO Morelense Folk Art Museum and Juan Soriano Museum, are accessible on foot. If you're up for a wander through some of Cuernavaca's neighbourhoods, Quintana Roo is 2 kilometres away from downtown, while Las Quintas is 2 kilometres away from the centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Cuernavaca with kids?
If you are after activities and attractions for all ages, here are some fantastic ideas for what to do in Cuernavaca with kids.

What to do in Cuernavaca for adults?
Spa Orlane and Robert Brady Museum are just two of the things to do in Cuernavaca. With loads of activities available, there's something here for everyone to explore.
Are there free things to do in Cuernavaca?
One of the simplest ways to discover free things to do in Cuernavaca is to speak with a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on exciting neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can visit without taking your wallet out. MMAPO Morelense Folk Art Museum is one spot that doesn't have an entrance fee.