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Morelos
Destinations
Events and Festivals
Ciudad Ayala
Ayala is one of the most important destinations in Morelos. The city was forged on an old hacienda that forms part of Mexico's history. It was here that the "Ayala Plan" was formulated. This document was drawn up during the Mexican Revolution by General Emiliano Zapata and 20 of his men. The document discussed President Francisco I. Madero's betrayal of the promises and revolutionary ideals established little more than a year before and why the rebellion should continue.
The city preserves a revolutionary feel with tourist attractions that have an historical national character. These places include the General Emiliano Zapata Museum where the "leader of the South" was born and the old Chinameca Hacienda Museum where General Zapata was assassinated. Ayala is part of the "Zapata Route" that includes cities and places where General Zapata created his historical legacy.
Other tourist attractions in the city are the beautiful forest full of mystery and legends, the old Coahuixtla Hacienda, the Olintepec Archeological Zone, the Colibrí Spa, the Axocoche Spa, the San Juan Evangelista Temple, the San José Church, the Ayala Pavilion, and the Parota Tree. Some other monuments and sites of interest are: the old Tenextepango Hacienda, the San José en Ayala Parish, the San Miguel Arcángel de Anenecuilco Parish, the Santiago Apóstol de Tenextepango Parish, the Francisco Ayala Civic Plaza, and the Emiliano Zapata Monument in the Anenecuilco Public Square.
A few kilometers from the city, in Tlayecac, you will find cave paintings in the Cuera Ravine (passage of the devil) and Barranquillas de las Torres (water eye), as well as a pyramid located next to the municipal office on Cinco de Mayo street.
Cuautla
The state of Morelos is named in honor of General José María Morelos y Pavón who arrived in Cuautla in 1811 to confront the enemy generals from Spain. So, this city also has an historical legacy linked to the revolutionary fights of Mexico.
Cuautla has become an historical and cultural tourist destination. It also offers great natural beauty.
The Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church and ex-Convent is a place that cannot be missed. It is located in the heart of the city. The convent was significant in the Sitio de Cuautla battle as the fort for General Leonardo Bravo in 1812. It has changed over time because of its many uses. It also served as the quarters for Zapatista's army, preparatory for the U.A.E.M. and the Cultural Center. It was returned to the church some years ago and reconditioned for religious use.
The Municipal Palace is another great historical location in Cuautla. The date of construction is not known but it appears in photographs dating back to the beginning of the 1800s. In May of 1911, the Palace was set on fire by the Zapatista forces and the entire contents including the archives were burned.
Other outstanding spots include: Agua Hedionda Spa, the Santo Domingo de Cuautla ex-Convent, the Casa Morelos Museum, the José María Morelos y Pavón Museum, the San Diego de Amilpas ex-Convent, the Santiago Apostol ex-Convent, the old San Antonio Coahuixtla Hacienda, the Zapata Tomb in the South Revolution Square, the Emiliano Zapata Monument, the old Railroad Station, Señor del Pueblo Church, Cuautla Site, the Almela Tourist Center, Los Limones Spa, Agua Linda Spa and Las Tazas Spa.
Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca is the most important tourist destination in Morelos. This city is also called the "City of Eternal Spring" and is well known for its temperate climate throughout the year.
This city is also the vacation destination for many who live in the capital. It is revered for its tranquility, pleasant climate and beautiful scenery.
The Jardín Borda (Borda Garden) is the main tourist attraction in the city. It is a summer mansion with beautiful gardens created by a rich miner from Taxco named José de la Borda. He had a great interest in botany and horticulture and planted several different species of plants in various gardens, with two ponds, multi-leveled terraces, slopes, steps, and fountains and waterworks in the French style. This beautiful mansion received personalities like Francisco I. Madero, Emiliano Zapata, Don Sebastián Lerdo de Tejada, Francisco Leyva, Porfirio Díaz, Diego Rivera and Maximiliano and Carlota who settled there. Currently, the Borda Garden is part of the Cultural Institute of Morelos and hosts cultural events like painting, sculpture, and photography exhibits as well as dance, theater and concert events.
The attractions in the city are varied. These include: the Teopanzolzo Pyramids, the El Salto Paseo, the Amanalco Ravine Paseo, the Casa de la Torre, the Cuauhnahuac Museum, the Castillito Museum, and the Robert Brady Museum.
The Cuernavaca Cathedral is a beautiful colonial jewel. This primitive Franciscan church was the fifth founded by the missionaries during their work in the 16th century. The Calvario Chapel is another prominent and beautiful religious building.
Yautepec
Yautepec is an important city due to its impressive Aztec relics. Apart from the Tenochtitlan temple, this is one of the most revealing urban Aztec sites.
Curiously, the richness of the site was not discovered until the 1980's when a group of conservationists tried to save the zone before the dense population growth took over. When the INAH sent archeologists to examine the site, the results of the excavation were simply impressive. They uncovered nothing less than a 6,000 square meter Aztec palace. They believe this palace to be the Palacio Real del Tlatoani de Yautepec.
Yautepec's other sites include: the IMSS Oaxtepec Vacation Center, El Bosque Spa, the Oaxtepec Aquatic Park, Itzamatitlán Spa, El Recreo Spa, the 16th Century Asunción Convent, the old Cocoyoc Hacienda, the old San Carlos Hacienda, the old Oacalco Hacienda, the old Apanquetzalco Hacienda and the Itzamatitlán Archeological Zone.