
Mim11
Dec 23, 2015, 6:08 AM
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Re: [MayaDoc] Cuernavaca or Taxco-which is more interesting?
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I don't know Taxco well, as I've only been there briefly a couple of times, so I can't really comment on its charms. But an advantage of Cuernavaca is that you can explore all the city itself has to offer, and perhaps see some nearby places which meet your criteria (nature, architecture, culture, history, walking, etc.) Tepoztlán is an easy bus ride from Cuernavaca and is delightful (yes, I'm biased since it's one of my favourite places ever). If you are up to it, the climb up the Tepozteco is beautiful and invigorating, with a pre-Hispanic pyramid temple at the top - and stunning panoramic views worth the climb. There are also a couple of museums (the Ex-Convent and the Carlos Pellicer Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art), an art gallery, good restaurants. I agree with Sparks that it can be crazy on weekends, worse on the long weekends (puentes). During the week it is still lively with lots to do, but less crowded. There is an artisan market on Wednesdays (also on the weekends). If you like walking, Tepoztlan is ideal, as long as you're OK with hills. It really is a beautiful town, with its hilly stone-paved streets, bougainvillea pouring over stone walls, surrounded by columnar, interestingly shaped mountains. At every turn you'll find another amazing view. Maybe you'll even see one of the UFOs Tepoz is famous for! (If you are at all interested in esoteric, Tepoztlan definitely has esoteric...) If you are based in Cuernavaca, it is also an easy trip to the archeological site Xochicalco which is west of the city (Tepoz is 20 minutes east of Cuernavaca). Also Morelos has lots of natural spring balnearios - cold, warm, hot or smelly (Agua Hedionda), however you like them. Google "balnearios Morelos" and you'll find lots of info.
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