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Photo Gallery: Cuernavaca, Mexico (39 images)
The Palacio Gobierno on the west side of the zocalo is assaulted by demonstrators. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The centrally located Jardin Juarez is probably the busiest plaza in the city when there is no demonstration in the zocalo. Snack food is sold everywhere here. Left looking south down Galeana street the Palacio Gobierno is the portaled building. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Palacio de Gobierno. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The Statue of Morelos occupies the east end of the zocalo (Plaza de Armas). At night the zocalo provides the stage for youngsters to show their break-dance talent, Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
On the north side of the Palacio these stairs have interesting cafe/restaurants (looking east). Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
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Scenes on the busy Guerrero shopping street that runs north from Jardin Juarez. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The Plaza Cuernavaca is a large shopping mall a bit off the path. Sears is here. Its success is doubtful since shops are hidden in a veritable maze. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Bands of adjacent restaurant/bars compete with volume at this popular nightspot. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Looking southeast at the Plazuela del Zacate. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Scenes on the busy Guerrero shopping street that runs north from Jardin Juarez. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Looking east up Aragon y Leon street where it intersects with Matamoros - the land of inexpensive lodging and eats. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The view east down Hidalgo Street from across busy (main drag) Morelos Street. The Templo de la Tercera Orden and Capilla del Carmen beyond at first do not appear remarkable. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Templo de la Tercera Orden. Perhaps more buildings were this colorful in days of yore. Left looking west at the front. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Much of the architectural talent went into designing doorways. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
A panorama generally looking south from the center courtyard. Templo Franciscano de La Asuncion de Maria. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The atrial cross. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Looking north at the side entrance. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
On the west wall to the right of the Capilla Abierta de San Jose (visible in the picture above) is this interesting votive shrine. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
On the interior north wall of the cathedral are these interesting but faded remnants of early wall decoration (cathedral construction commenced in 1526). Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
On the interior north wall of the cathedral are these interesting but faded remnants of early wall decoration (cathedral construction commenced in 1526). Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Looking northwest. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The cathedral side door (perhaps the main door) displays the Franciscan skull and crossbones symbol. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Capilla Abierta de San Jose. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
A typical interior view. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Walking north up Guerrero street the entrance just ahead is unobtrusive. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Typical views as you descend and amble. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Typical views as you descend and amble. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
There is a little cave with this display and perpetual Christmas music. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The view back at the green railing entrance. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Nearer the pyramid the old rail station is a prime candidate for restoration. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
It is difficult to capture the ambiance of this lovely little plaza with aquaduct and fountain. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The start down Rayon Street passes the north tower of the Jardin Borda. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The look south into the ravine from the bridge. Apparently some have built in a flood area. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Looking north from the bridge. If Popocatepetl is in the background then this is more like east. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Continuing west across the Puente Ayunamiento 2000 provides a nice skyline view of the Guadalupe dome and Cathedral tower (looking back southeast). Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The look north into the ravine. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Palacio de Cortes (Museum), Cuernavaca, Mexico (9 images)
The Palacio Cortes was the fortress home of the conquistador and his family for hundreds of years. It is now the Museo Regional Cuauhnahuac. Among its displays is the Diego Rivera mural in the east portico. Looking southeast from the zocalo. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Looking east from the busy plaza across the street. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Early 20th century Mexican commercial art display. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
No flash photography is allowed, but you can take pictures in the Palacio Cortes. so these shots of the Diego Rivera mural are not optimal. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Diego Rivera mural Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Diego Rivera mural Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The view northwest of the zocalo from the Palacio Cortes. The statue of Morelos is to the right. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Near the exit is proof that the Palacio Cortes was erected on a previous Tlahuica pyramid. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
A realistic display of conquistadors in the regional museum. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Jardín de Borda (Park), Cuernavaca, Mexico (14 images)
Scene within the garden. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Scene within the garden. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Scene within the garden. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The main entrance and atrium just within. The Parroquia de Guadalupe, also built by the Bordas, looms above. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Scene within the garden. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Built within the Jardin Borda is this (small) lake where you can still rent a row boat at the boathouse. Note the seating for performances that must have taken place here, Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Jardin Borda, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Jardin Borda, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Twin towers of the Jardin Borda guard the corners of the west wall where residents once enjoyed their tea as they viewed the then open countryside. Looking east from the south tower you can see the Cathedral spire in the Recinto. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Looking west at the south tower, Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The well kept Parque Melchor Ocampo is a cool resting spot halfway to the pyramid. (Taxis stand here.) Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The North Tower, Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The fountains within that made the garden ideal for entertaining guests. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Pyramids, Cuernavaca, Mexico (15 images)
The northwest view from the structures behind the main pyramid. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Looking north from behind the main pyramid. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Looking northeasterly at the front minor pyramids. Furthest, the Templo Ehecatl occupies the northern corner of the site. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Looking southeast at the main pyramid with the temples of Tlaloc (left) and Huitzalopochtli (right) on top. It is worth asking a native groundskeeper about them just to hear their pronunciation. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The main Teopanzolco Piramide was in the process of being built over when the Aztecs succumbed to Cortes. The fill was removed revealing the old structure. The front looking southwest. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The back looking northeast. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
An interesting protruding animal survives in front of the Huitzalopochtli temple. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The round base of the Templo Ehecatl, the wind god, one of Quetzalcoatl's appellations. Perhaps the northwest orientation honored Tenochtitlan since the main pyramid seems to copy its Templo Mayor (and Popocatepetl is east).">
The round base of the Templo Ehecatl, the wind god, one of Quetzalcoatl's appellations. Perhaps the northwest orientation honored Tenochtitlan since the main pyramid seems to copy its Templo Mayor (and Popocatepetl is east).">
The panorama looking northwest at minor pyramids in front of the main Teopanzolco Piramide. (Apparently Teopanzolco is technically the name of the site not the pyramid.) Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The look southeast between the two temples reveals the rear complex of buildings. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
On the pyramid top looking south at the Tlaloc (rain god) temple. Four corner posts surround this temple. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
On the top of the mainTeopanzolco Piramide looking east at the Huitzalopochtli (war god) temple. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
On the top of the mainTeopanzolco Piramide looking east at the Huitzalopochtli (war god) temple. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The front looking northeast. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Salto de San Antón, Cuernavaca, Mexico (12 images)
Very near the Salto de San Anton is this area specializing in commercial and residential landscaping. Much of the inventory is on display here on the Avenida de Salto. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Very near the Salto de San Anton is this area specializing in commercial and residential landscaping. Much of the inventory is on display here on the Avenida de Salto. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The welcome sign and entrance gate of the Salto. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The welcome sign and entrance gate of the Salto. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The stairs down to the viewing area. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Cascada de San Antón. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The actual Salto (falls) de San Anton is high enough to require two photographs. Unfortunately you can no longer walk the path under (behind) the falls. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
The actual Salto (falls) de San Anton is high enough to require two photographs. Unfortunately you can no longer walk the path under (behind) the falls. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Wonderfully exposed is this natural hexagonally crystalized basalt formation. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Up Avenida de Salto before the main entrance to the salto are stairs and a footbridge leading to another footbridge looking down on the falls. Left is a cataract before the falls. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Another viewing area high above the falls. From there the main entrance viewing area is pictured right. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006
Another viewing area high above the falls. From there the main entrance viewing area is pictured right. Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006

Cuernavaca is one of the most interesting cities in Mexico. The dozens of pictures here only scratches the surface of attractions. Commanding the high ground above an agriculturally productive state and on an important land route the location has been prized since Aztec times. Cortes and his family made a base here after the conquest due in part to the excellent year round climate. Today the city owes its rapid development to those seeking escape from the crime, traffic, and smog of nearby (about 80 km) Mexico City. Frequent buses from Terminal Sur and directly from the Mexico City airport serve Cuernavaca. (Pictures taken April  2004)

Gallery 257 – Cuernavaca, Morelos © Rick Meyer 2006

Published or Updated on: January 1, 2006 by Rick Meyer © 2006

 

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