This adorable city little over one hour away from the chaos of Mexico City is a hidden gem. The city is easy to reach from Mexico City by bus which runs almost every fifteen minutes. You will arrive a little outside of the city, but there are cabs waiting to take you where you want to go. As always in Mexico, do not trust just any cab driver you see and make sure to ask for the price before you get in. If you feel more comfortable you can also take Uber which works very well here.
One of the things you will love in this city is the weather. It is also nice and sunny almost all year except for the months of August and September when it is the rainy season. Even at this time though it normally rains during the night, so you still get to enjoy the good weather during the day. This guarded climate is due to the mountains that surround the valley of Cuernavaca. These mountains protect the city from the different forces of nature which lead to the development of this special place with its nature and animal life.
Taxis are available and very affordable. If the guy in the car seems trustworthy, you can take these without any big issue. So after all that information, let's get into the fun stuff and talk about all the things you have to see, eat, and do around here while visiting. El Centro is the center of Cuernavaca and where most of the life is.
Here you can go for a walk, buy anything you really need from fruits to cloths, or just sit in the main square with a book and relax.
The streets here are narrow and windy and best walked in, since they are confusing, and it is easy to get lost. Make sure to explore the stores that are almost always bigger on the inside, and some even develop into huge indoor markets, which you would not expect from the entrance. Make sure to spend some time around the main square since much of the city life takes place here. This beautiful garden is attached to the house that used to belong to Maximilian von Habsburg and his Carlota.
