Cuernavaca district, Morelos, Mexico

Places to visit near Cuernavaca

Cuernavaca is a city in Cuernavaca district, Morelos, Mexico, home to about 338,650 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 11 museums, 23 forts & heritage, 9 churches and 3 parks. The must-see places are Catedral de la Asunción de María (1 km), Teopanzolco (1 km) and Xochicalco (19 km).

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Cuernavaca, Morelos
Cuernavaca, Cuernavaca district, Morelos, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cuernavaca at a glance

Location
Cuernavaca district, Morelos, Mexico
Population
about 338,650
Coordinates
18.9261° N, 99.2308° W
Places within 50 km
67 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Cuernavaca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Cuernavaca: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Cuernavaca, by type

Museums near Cuernavaca

75 museums within 100 km of Cuernavaca. The closest is Museo Morelense de Arte Contemporáneo Juan Soriano (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Cuernavaca

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cuernavaca. The closest is De Hierro Caballitos (1 km); the best-known is Teopanzolco (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cuernavaca

40 churches within 100 km of Cuernavaca. The closest is Catedral de la Asunción de María (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Cuernavaca

24 parks within 100 km of Cuernavaca. The closest is Jardín Juárez (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cuernavaca

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cuernavaca. The closest is Jardín Catedral (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cuernavaca

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cuernavaca. The closest is Foro Mirador (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Foro Mirador · viewpoint · Cuernavaca · ~1 km
  • Puente 2000 · viewpoint · Cuernavaca · ~1 km
  • Ajusco · viewpoint · Tlalpan · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Xitle · viewpoint · Tlalpan · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Teuhtli · viewpoint · Milpa Alta · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Yuhualixqui · viewpoint · Iztapalapa · ~59 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Cuernavaca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cuernavaca
  2. 1 km Teopanzolco · heritage site, Cuernavaca
  3. 18 km Ex-convento de Nuestra Señora de la Natividad · church, Tepoztlán
  4. 36 km Xochicalco · heritage site, Temixco
  5. 18 km Catedral de la Asunción de María · church, Cuernavaca
  6. 1 km De Hierro Caballitos · heritage site, Cuernavaca
  7. 0 km Back to Cuernavaca

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How to reach Cuernavaca

    All places near Cuernavaca by distance

    Within 15 km of Cuernavaca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cuernavaca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Museums1175Museo Morelense de Arte Contemporáneo Juan Soriano (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2354De Hierro Caballitos (1 km)
    Churches940Catedral de la Asunción de María (1 km)
    Parks324Jardín Juárez (1 km)
    Other attractions921Letras CUERNAVACA (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens414Jardín Catedral (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints513Foro Mirador (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Tequesquitengo Lake (43 km)
    Waterfalls24Cascada Salto de San Anton (2 km)

    Cuernavaca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cuernavaca?

    Catedral de la Asunción de María (church, about 1 km), Teopanzolco (heritage site, about 1 km), Xochicalco (heritage site, about 19 km), Ex-convento de Nuestra Señora de la Natividad (church, about 19 km), De Hierro Caballitos (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo Morelense de Arte Contemporáneo Juan Soriano (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cuernavaca?

    67 places on Spotwander: 11 museums, 23 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 3 parks, 9 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cuernavaca?

    Museo Morelense de Arte Contemporáneo Juan Soriano, about 1 km by road; Palace of Cortés (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cuernavaca?

    De Hierro Caballitos, about 1 km by road; Carlos Pacheco Villalobos (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cuernavaca?

    Catedral de la Asunción de María, about 1 km by road; Centro Cristiano (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cuernavaca?

    Start in Cuernavaca, visit Teopanzolco, then Ex-convento de Nuestra Señora de la Natividad, then Xochicalco, then Catedral de la Asunción de María, then De Hierro Caballitos, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cuernavaca?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Cuernavaca

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Cuernavaca’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Cuernavaca on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.