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Coronel Ahumanda 203, Colonia Lomas del Mirador
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| Mexico offers visitors the chance to explore its wealth of natural landscapes of rivers, lakes and freshwater lagoons, Mayan archaeological ruins and pyramids. Guests will also love its delicious gastronomic specialties and the friendliness of its people - all of this within 1,964,375 square kilometers of terrain. |
| Along its 11,122 kilometers of coastline, bathed by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, you'll find countless beaches and fabulous bays. Mexico also boasts numerous protected natural areas and 16 UNESCO World Heritage sites. | |
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| Cuernavaca is a small town located only 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the Mexican capital. It is known as the city of eternal spring, thanks to its lush vegetation, the wide variety of flowers that grow in the area, the tranquility of its streets and people and its magnificent climate, warm almost all year round. |
| Cuernavaca is also famous for its gardens, the most beautiful of all being Jardin Borda. The name of Cuernavaca is dervied from the language of the Nahua tribes who lived in the area before the arrival of Hernán Cortés. It comes from the word "Cuauhnáhuac", meaning "among groves". | |
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 Palacio de Cortés. (Cuauhnáuac Museum today). It is the most characteristic building of the city and probably the structure of civil virreinal oldest of Mexico. Its construction began in 1521 on a building dedicated to Prehispanic what was probably the center collector of taxes for tlahuicas. |
| Cathedral. (former Convent of the Assumption). The first building of the set was built by the Franciscans in the sixteenth century. Now listed as world heritage by UNESCO. |
| El Jardin Borda. It was home resting from the colonial era, built by order of Don Manuel de la Borda, and Verdugo, son of the rich mining Taxco Don José de la Borda. |
| Pirámide de Tepozteco. Pyramid of the Tepozteco. In the Cerro del Tepozteco is the pyramid of the same name. This settlement was built by the prehistoric Tepozteco Xochimilco membership between 1150 and 1350 AD. |
| Zona Arqueológica de Xochicalco. Archaeological Zone of Xochicalco. Built on top of a hill like a fortress, inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on December 1, 1999. Hosted the meeting of priests of all Mesoamerican cultures. |
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| Mexican cuisine is one of the most delicious and varied in the world. Tortas (flour tortilla wraps) form the basis of its gastronomy, highlights of which include grilled meats with spicy sauces, salads, legumes and a wide variety of luscious fruits. |
| Octopus, squid and shrimp, marinated in lemon, grilled, fried in bread-crumbs or served in sauce, as well as flavorful freshly-caught lobsters in the coastal regions, are other delicious examples of the country's cuisine. |
| Cuernavaca's cuisine is also varied. Its many restaurants -both in the city center and in the suburbs- serve authentic Mexican cuisine in attractive settings. |
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| Genuine marvels of traditional craftsmanship can be found in Mexico, made from ceramics, copper, leather, fabric and macramé. |
| Beautiful silver creations from Taxco are fine example of Mexican silversmith skills. |
| Downtown Cuernavaca boasts a large number of shops where visitors can purchase many different local handicrafts and pottery, hand-carved furniture and traditional fabrics. |
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| Time Zone: UTC - 7. |
| Official Currency: The official currency is the Mexican Peso although US dollars are accepted in most parts of the country. |
| Official Language: Spanish, although English is widely used. |
| Population: Approximately 87 million inhabitants. |
| Electricity:The electricity supply is 110 V. Plugs have 3 flat prongs. |
| Payment options: VISA and American Express credit cards are accepted in most establishments and travelers checks are also widely accepted. |
| Banking Hours: Monday to Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
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