Cuernavaca, Mexico Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

The old road to Acapulco ran out from the capital via Cuernavaca and Taxco, and although the modern route (Hwy-95D) skirts the former and gives Taxco a wide berth, both remain firmly established on the tourist treadmill. The journey starts well: a steep, winding climb out of the Valley of México into refreshing pine forests, and then gently down, leaving the city far behind. It's a fast road, too, and, smog permitting, offers lovely views back over Mexico City. CUERNAVACA has always been a place of escape from the city – the Aztecs called it Cuauhnahuac (Place by the Woods), and it became a favourite … more »