Cuernavaca
THE QUICK VERDICT
Choose Cuernavaca if You want a 90-minute weekend escape from Mexico City to a mild-climate colonial town built around the oldest civic building in the Americas, with garden estates, expat-collected museums and Tepoztlan within reach..
- Best for
- 1526 Palace of Cortés, Borda Garden, Robert Brady Museum, mild year-round 24C climate
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- Budget anchor
- $140/day mid-range
- Skip if
- you rely on public transit
The City of Eternal Spring, 90 minutes south of Mexico City over the mountains, where 1,500 metres of elevation and a mild year-round climate have drawn capital weekenders since the Aztec emperors. Hernan Cortes built his 1526 Palace here on the ruins of an Aztec tribute centre, making it the oldest standing civic building in the Americas. The Borda Garden, laid out by a French silver baron in the 1780s, was Maximilian and Carlota's summer retreat in the 1860s. The Robert Brady Museum, in a former convent, holds the American expat's idiosyncratic collection of Frida Kahlo, Tamayo, and African and Asian art across 14 themed rooms.
Tours & Experiences
Bookable tours, activities, and day trips in Cuernavaca
Where to Stay
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📍 Points of Interest
At a Glance
- Pop.
- 366,000 (city)
- Timezone
- Mexico City
- Dial
- +52
- Emergency
- 911
Cuernavaca's 1,510 m altitude and southerly latitude give it a year-round mild spring climate — Aztec emperors called it the place where the air smells of flowers, and it has been the capital of Morelos state since 1869
Hernan Cortes built his Palacio de Cortes here in 1526 on the ruins of an Aztec tribute centre, making it the oldest standing civic colonial building in the entire Americas — older than any structure in Mexico City or Lima
The city is the standard weekend escape for Mexico City elite — 90 minutes south on the Cuernavaca toll highway, with second homes scattered across the Lomas de Cuernavaca and Tabachines neighbourhoods
The Borda Garden was laid out in the 1780s by a French silver baron and later served as the summer retreat of Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlota in the 1860s — both used it as a personal escape from Mexico City politics
The Robert Brady Museum holds the American expatriate's idiosyncratic collection of Frida Kahlo, Tamayo, African and Asian art across 14 themed rooms in his former colonial-era Tlachco home
The Tepozteco pyramid sits 1,200 metres up a steep ridge above the village of Tepoztlan, 25 km north of Cuernavaca — a popular weekend hike for Mexico City visitors with a Mesoamerican shrine reward at the top
Top Sights
Palacio de Cortes
🏛️The 1526 fortress-palace built by Hernan Cortes on the foundations of an Aztec tribute centre — the oldest civic colonial building in the Americas. Houses the Cuauhnahuac Regional Museum and a famous Diego Rivera mural cycle on the conquest of Morelos. Allow 90 minutes.
Jardin Borda
🌳An 18th-century walled garden estate created by a French silver baron and later used as Maximilian and Carlota's 1860s summer retreat. Cascading water features, formal European gardens, citrus groves and a small museum on the imperial occupation. Calm respite from the centro.
Museo Robert Brady
🏛️The former colonial-era home of Robert Brady, an American expatriate who collected Frida Kahlo, Rufino Tamayo and pre-Columbian, African and Asian art across his 1962-1986 residency. The collection remains in his original 14-room arrangement. Easily the most idiosyncratic museum in Morelos.
Catedral de Cuernavaca
🗼The 1529 Franciscan cathedral and former monastery, one of the oldest churches in the Americas. Restoration in the 1960s exposed 16th-century murals depicting the martyrdom of San Felipe de Jesus on the journey to Japan — uniquely depicting Asia in colonial Mexican art. Free entry.
Tepoztlan and the Tepozteco
📌The neighbouring Pueblo Magico of Tepoztlan, 25 km north, with the Tepozteco pyramid 1,200 m up a steep cliffside trail above the village. The hike takes 1.5-2 hours each way; the summit shrine rewards with a Mesoamerican view across two valleys. Sunday market in the village is excellent.
Xochicalco Archaeological Zone
🏛️A UNESCO-listed pre-Columbian fortified hilltop city 35 km southwest of Cuernavaca, abandoned around 900 CE. The Pyramid of the Plumed Serpents, ball court and astronomical observatory are the highlights. Far less visited than Teotihuacan despite comparable significance.
Off the Beaten Path
Restaurant Las Mananitas
A Cuernavaca institution since 1955 — a colonial garden restaurant where peacocks, cranes and flamingos wander between tables shaded by jacaranda trees. The food is solidly traditional Mexican; the setting is what makes the lunch unforgettable. Reservations essential on weekends.
Las Mananitas is the Cuernavaca lunch experience that Mexico City weekenders book months in advance. Foreign visitors who skip it usually have no idea it exists.
Hacienda de Cortes
A converted 16th-century sugar hacienda 5 km south of the centro, now a hotel and restaurant. The ruined chapel walls remain in the dining room with the stone arches still in place. Lunch in the cloister courtyard is a quietly grand affair.
Most colonial-era haciendas in Morelos have been demolished or sit derelict — Cortes is the last fully intact one operating as a restaurant. The contrast between ruined walls and live diners is the entire point.
Salto de San Anton Waterfall
A 30 m natural waterfall inside the city limits, hidden in a deep ravine on the northwest edge of the centro. A short steep trail leads to the base. Surrounded by a small park with food stalls and pottery vendors. Free entry.
Most visitors do not realise Cuernavaca has a 30 m waterfall walking distance from the centro. The ravine is hidden by surrounding houses and rarely makes any guidebook.
Teopanzolco Pyramid
A small Tlahuica pyramid sitting incongruously in a residential neighbourhood north of the centro. The temple platform was rediscovered in 1910 when the Mexican Revolution's artillery shells exposed the structure. Free entry to the surrounding grounds.
A pre-Hispanic pyramid in the middle of a 21st-century suburb of Cuernavaca, exposed by Revolution-era cannon fire — a uniquely strange combination of histories that almost no foreign visitor sees.
Climate & Best Time to Go
Cuernavaca's 1,510 m altitude gives it a year-round mild climate marketed as the City of Eternal Spring. Days are warm; nights cool. Two seasons: dry (October-May) and wet (June-September). Rain in the wet season usually arrives as short heavy afternoon storms with sun in the morning and evening. The April-May spring period is the warmest.
Dry Season (Cool)
November - February50-79°F
10-26°C
The most comfortable months. Sunny dry days with cool nights that can drop to 10°C. Pack layers — restaurants and homes rarely have heating. Christmas, New Year and Mexico City weekend visitors fill the boutique hotels.
Spring (Warm Dry)
March - May55-86°F
13-30°C
The warmest months. May days regularly reach 28-30°C. Air quality dips before the rains arrive but remains better than Mexico City due to the basin's lower elevation and cleaner air drainage.
Wet Season
June - September59-79°F
15-26°C
Daily afternoon thunderstorms cool the city and clear the air. Mornings remain sunny. The surrounding hills turn lush green and the Tepozteco hike is at its most photogenic. Bring an umbrella for afternoons.
Transition
October55-79°F
13-26°C
Rain tapers off, temperatures moderate, the Day of the Dead season arrives. October is one of the best months to visit — comfortable weather, lush landscape and lower hotel demand than peak winter.
Best Time to Visit
November through April delivers the most comfortable weather — warm dry days, cool nights, clear skies. Sweet spot is November-February. Avoid Mexico City long weekends (Easter, Christmas, summer school holidays) for crowded restaurants and inflated hotel rates. Summer rain season July-September brings lush green landscape and afternoon storms.
High Season (November - April)
Crowds: Moderate weekdays — high on weekends and during Mexico City school holidaysThe most comfortable months. Sunny dry days, cool nights. Mexico City weekenders fill the boutique hotels Friday and Saturday nights — book ahead. Christmas, New Year and Easter (Semana Santa) bring high domestic demand and price spikes.
Pros
- + Comfortable temperatures day and night
- + Clear skies
- + Best months for the Tepozteco hike
- + Peak Day of the Dead and Christmas atmosphere
Cons
- − Cool nights require layers
- − Weekend boutique hotels book out 2+ weeks ahead
- − Easter week brings crowds and price spikes
Warm Spring (March - May)
Crowds: ModerateDays warm to hot with cool nights. May regularly reaches 28-30°C. Air quality dips before the rains arrive. Hotel rates moderate outside Easter week.
Pros
- + Reliable dry weather
- + Long evening daylight
- + Lower midweek hotel rates
- + Clearest views from the Tepozteco summit before haze sets in
Cons
- − Worst air quality of the year
- − May days uncomfortably hot at midday
- − Easter week (Semana Santa) crowds and price spikes
Wet Season (June - September)
Crowds: Low — moderate during Mexican summer school holidays (mid-July to mid-August)Daily afternoon thunderstorms cool the city and clear the air. Mornings remain sunny. The surrounding hills turn lush green. Hotel rates lowest of the year midweek.
Pros
- + Lowest hotel rates
- + Lush green landscape and hillsides
- + Cooler than the spring peak
- + Best Tepozteco hiking light during clear morning windows
Cons
- − Daily afternoon thunderstorms
- − Tepozteco trail muddy and slippery after storms
- − Some flooding risk in low-lying centro streets
🎉 Festivals & Events
Festival Internacional Cuernavaca
August (last two weeks)A multi-week classical music festival drawing performers from across Latin America and Europe. Concerts in the Catedral, Palacio de Cortes courtyard and the Jardin Borda. Tickets via the Morelos state cultural site.
Carnaval de Cuernavaca
February (week before Lent)Street parades through the Centro with costumed Chinelo dancers in distinctive embroidered velvet robes — a uniquely Morelos tradition. Music, floats and a final-night masked ball at the Plaza de Armas.
Dia de Muertos
October 31 - November 2Day of the Dead altars in the Plaza de Armas, the Catedral courtyard and across the centro, with marigold offerings and a children's costume procession. Markedly more intimate than the Mexico City spectacle.
Feria de la Primavera
March (last weekend)The Spring Fair — a family-oriented week of regional food stalls, mariachi performances, charreria displays and a huge final fireworks show. Held on the eastern fairgrounds.
Safety Breakdown
Moderate
out of 100
Cuernavaca is generally safe in the central tourist neighbourhoods — Centro Historico, Tlachco, Acapantzingo and the Lomas. Morelos state has experienced cartel-related crime in outer municipalities and the perimeter highways, but central Cuernavaca has remained largely unaffected and continues to draw Mexico City weekenders. Standard urban awareness applies — use Uber or DiDi at night and avoid driving outside the city after dark.
Things to Know
- •Stay in the Centro Historico, Acapantzingo or Tlachco — these are the safe walkable neighbourhoods with most of the worthwhile restaurants and hotels
- •Use Uber or DiDi rather than street taxis — both apps cover Cuernavaca well and are significantly cheaper than radio taxis
- •Avoid driving the perimeter highways after dark — the road from Cuernavaca to Taxco and the cuota highway south have seen highway robbery incidents; daytime travel is fine
- •ATM skimming is a real risk — use bank-branded machines inside HSBC, Santander or Banamex branches during business hours
- •Walk the Centro in daylight and early evening — after 11 pm the side streets thin out quickly
- •Tepoztlan and Xochicalco day trips are entirely safe in daylight via main highways — return to Cuernavaca before dark
- •Cuernavaca's state of Morelos has had political volatility — large public demonstrations occasionally affect the centro and the Palacio de Gobierno; avoid demonstration crowds
Natural Hazards
Emergency Numbers
General Emergency
911
Tourist Police (Morelos)
777 318 7561
Cruz Roja Ambulance
777 315 3505
Fire Department
911
Costs & Currency
Where the money goes
USD per dayBackpacker = hostel dorm + street food + public transit. Mid-range = 3-star hotel + neighbourhood restaurants + transit cards. Luxury = 4/5-star + fine dining + taxis. How we calibrate these numbers →
Quick cost estimate
Customize per category →Estimates based on regional averages. Flight prices vary by season and airline.
budget
$40-70
Hostel or budget hotel near the Centro, market lunches, local bus to Tepoztlan, free walking around the Catedral and Jardin Borda — comfortable on this budget
mid-range
$110-200
Mid-range Centro hotel, restaurant meals, Uber transport, Xochicalco day trip with guide, museum and Brady entries
luxury
$280-700+
Hacienda hotel (Hotel & Spa Hacienda de Cortes or Camino Real Sumiya), lunch at Las Mananitas, private Tepozteco hike guide, spa treatments
Typical Costs
| Item | Local | USD |
|---|---|---|
| AccommodationHostel dorm bed | MXN 300-450 | $18-26 |
| AccommodationBudget hotel double room | MXN 700-1,200 | $41-70 |
| AccommodationMid-range Centro hotel | MXN 1,600-3,200 | $94-188 |
| AccommodationHacienda or boutique hotel | MXN 4,000-8,500 | $235-500 |
| FoodTacos at a side-street stand | MXN 18-30 | $1-1.80 |
| FoodCecina lunch at Mercado | MXN 100-150 | $6-9 |
| FoodMid-range restaurant main | MXN 200-400 | $12-23 |
| FoodLunch at Las Mananitas | MXN 700-1,400 | $41-82 |
| TransportLocal ruta bus | MXN 9-12 | $0.55-0.70 |
| TransportUber within Centro | MXN 50-120 | $3-7 |
| TransportPullman to Mexico City | MXN 280 | $16 |
| TransportLocal bus to Tepoztlan | MXN 50-80 | $3-5 |
| AttractionsPalacio de Cortes entry | MXN 90 | $5 |
| AttractionsJardin Borda entry | MXN 35 | $2 |
| AttractionsMuseo Robert Brady entry | MXN 70 | $4 |
| AttractionsTepozteco trail entry | MXN 95 | $5.50 |
💡 Money-Saving Tips
- •Stay in the Centro Historico rather than the outer Lomas neighbourhoods — central hotels are walkable to all major sights and 30-40% cheaper than equivalent suburban properties
- •Eat at the Mercado Adolfo Lopez Mateos food court — cecina and pozole at MXN 80-150 versus MXN 250+ at restaurant equivalents
- •Take the Pullman de Morelos coach to Mexico City rather than a private transfer — MXN 280 versus MXN 1,500+ for the same 90-minute trip
- •Combine the Palacio de Cortes, Catedral and Jardin Borda in a single morning — all within 10 minutes' walk and total entry under MXN 130
- •Visit the Palacio de Cortes on Tuesday — free entry, smaller crowds than weekend visits
- •Take the local Ometochtli bus to Tepoztlan rather than Uber — MXN 50 each way versus MXN 350-450 for the rideshare
- •Hike the Tepozteco trail without a guide on clear days — the route is well-marked and the trail entry fee covers the experience
- •Skip the CVJ airport unless taking a charter flight — the MEX airport route via Pullman de Morelos is faster, cheaper and far more reliable
Mexican Peso
Code: MXN
About 17 MXN per USD as of early 2026. Cuernavaca is a peso-only economy — restaurants and shops do not accept USD. Use ATMs from HSBC, Santander or Banamex branches for the cheapest peso withdrawals. Avoid standalone street ATMs (skimming risk). Currency exchange is best handled at Mexico City airport before transferring south.
Payment Methods
Pesos only. Visa and Mastercard accepted at hotels, mid-range restaurants and most shops; American Express less so. Cash is essential for the markets, taquerias, hike trail entrance fees and small shops in Tepoztlan and Tlachco. ATMs are abundant in the Centro — stick to bank-branded machines inside lobbies.
Tipping Guide
15% is the local standard; 20% for outstanding service. Many bills include a 10-15% propina automatically — read carefully before adding more.
Bellhops MXN 30-60 (~$2-3.50) per bag. Housekeeping MXN 30-50 per night left daily on the pillow. Concierge MXN 80-150 for significant assistance.
MXN 200-300 per person for a half-day group tour (Xochicalco or Tepoztlan), MXN 400-600 for a full day. Driver-guides receive a separate MXN 100-200 tip.
MXN 150-250 per person if you hire a local guide at the trailhead. Not necessary on a clear day but recommended in rainy season.
Tipping is not customary on metered or app trips. Rounding up to the next 10 pesos is appreciated.
How to Get There
✈️ Airports
Mexico City International (Benito Juarez)(MEX)
90 km northMost international visitors fly into MEX and transfer south. Pullman de Morelos coach from Terminal 1 directly to Cuernavaca: 90 min, MXN 280 (~$16). Private transfer or Uber: 90 min, MXN 1,200-1,800 (~$70-105). The Autopista del Sol (Highway 95D) toll road is the standard route.
✈️ Search flights to MEXCuernavaca-Mariano Matamoros Airport(CVJ)
35 km southeastLimited domestic and US charter service — primarily Aeromar and seasonal connections. Taxi or Uber to the centro: 45 min, MXN 600-900 (~$35-53). Most visitors transit via MEX airport instead.
✈️ Search flights to CVJ🚌 Bus Terminals
Pullman de Morelos Terminal (Casino de la Selva)
The main coach terminal for Mexico City service. Pullman runs every 15 minutes to the Mexico City Sur (Tasquena) terminal. ADO and Estrella de Oro also operate from here for longer-distance routes.
Estrella de Oro Terminal
A separate terminal handling Estrella de Oro coaches to Acapulco, Taxco, Iguala and the Pacific coast. Smaller but more efficient than Pullman for southbound destinations.
Getting Around
Cuernavaca has no metro or formal urban rail system — local transport runs on small buses (rutas), Uber and DiDi. The Centro Historico is walkable. For Tepoztlan and Xochicalco day trips a rental car or organised tour is more practical than the second-class bus network. Most travellers arrive from Mexico City on the Pullman de Morelos coach and then rely on rideshare.
Uber and DiDi
MXN 50-150 (~$3-9) for most central tripsBoth apps operate fully across Cuernavaca with excellent coverage and short wait times. Significantly cheaper than radio taxis for the same trip. Most central trips cost under MXN 80.
Best for: Anytime convenience, late-night trips, transfers to bus terminals
Radio Taxis
MXN 80-250 (~$5-15) for most central tripsStandard radio taxi cooperatives operate from designated stands and by phone. Meters inconsistently used — agree on the fare before boarding. Generally about 50-80% more expensive than Uber for the same trip.
Best for: When rideshare wait times spike, especially during local festivals
Rutas (Local Buses)
MXN 9-12 (~$0.50-0.70) per rideSmall local buses circulate the city on numbered routes. Cheap but confusing for visitors — destinations are marked on the windshield in handwritten card. Useful for the Cuernavaca-Tepoztlan run; less useful for in-city trips.
Best for: Cuernavaca to Tepoztlan via the Ometochtli line
Pullman de Morelos / Estrella de Oro (Intercity)
MXN 150-450 (~$9-27) depending on destinationFirst-class coach networks from the Casino de la Selva and Estrella de Oro terminals to Mexico City (1.5 hr), Acapulco (4 hr), Taxco (1.5 hr) and beyond. Pullman runs every 15 minutes to Mexico City Sur (Tasquena) terminal.
Best for: Mexico City and Pacific coast intercity travel
Car Rental
MXN 600-1,200/day (~$35-70)Rental cars available at the Cuernavaca airport (CVJ) and in the Centro. Useful for Tepoztlan, Xochicalco and Taxco day trips. Toll roads to Mexico City and Acapulco are well maintained; avoid the libre (free) roads to Acapulco for safety reasons.
Best for: Multi-stop day trips around Morelos and to Taxco
Walkability
The Centro Historico is walkable end to end in 30 minutes — the Catedral, Palacio de Cortes, Jardin Borda, Museo Robert Brady and the Plaza de Armas are all within a 1 km radius. Outside the Centro the city is car-dependent. Acapantzingo and Tlachco are walkable but quiet residential neighbourhoods rather than tourist quarters.
Travel Connections
Mexico City
Mexico's capital and largest city, an easy day trip or a base for combining Cuernavaca with the rest of the central highlands. The Autopista del Sol (Highway 95D) is one of the country's most reliable toll roads.
Tepoztlan
Pueblo Magico in the next valley north, with the Tepozteco pyramid hike, a famous Sunday tianguis market and a string of weekend boutique hotels. Pairs perfectly with Cuernavaca for a long weekend.
Taxco
Mexico's silver capital, a colonial hill town of white-and-red houses cascading down a steep mountain. The Santa Prisca church (1758) is a Churrigueresque masterpiece. Day trip from Cuernavaca with several silver shopping stops.
Puebla
The UNESCO-listed Talavera-tile colonial city east of Cuernavaca, famous for mole poblano and the view of the Popocatepetl volcano. Adds a strong second city to a central-Mexico itinerary.
Entry Requirements
Mexico has a very open tourist policy. Citizens of the US, Canada, UK, EU, Australia, Japan and most of the Western world enter without a visa for up to 180 days. Cuernavaca-bound visitors typically clear immigration at Mexico City airport (MEX) before transferring south by coach. The paper FMM tourist card was eliminated at most airports in 2022 — the entry stamp in your passport is the official record.
Entry Requirements by Nationality
| Nationality | Visa Required | Max Stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | Visa-free with valid passport. Verify the entry stamp days at MEX immigration before leaving the counter. |
| UK Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | Visa-free post-Brexit, unchanged from pre-2020. Standard 180-day tourist allowance. |
| Canadian Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | Visa-free with valid passport. Onward ticket may be requested. |
| EU Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | All EU/Schengen states have visa-free access. |
| Australian Citizens | Visa-free | 180 days | Visa-free entry with a valid passport. |
| Chinese Citizens | Yes | 180 days | Visa required. Holders of valid US, UK, Canadian, EU or Japanese visas may enter visa-free for up to 180 days. |
Visa-Free Entry
Tips
- •Mexico no longer issues paper FMM cards at most airports — the passport stamp is the official record
- •Verify the days written on your stamp before leaving immigration — some officers grant fewer than the maximum 180
- •Onward travel proof (return flight or onward bus ticket) is occasionally requested at MEX
- •Travel insurance is recommended — the nearest large private hospitals are in Mexico City rather than Cuernavaca itself
- •Carry a passport photocopy day-to-day; leave the original in your hotel safe
- •Keep the Pullman de Morelos coach receipt for any onward immigration questions about your route from MEX
Shopping
Cuernavaca is more about residential boutiques and weekend markets than dedicated shopping districts. The Mercado Adolfo Lopez Mateos is the main covered market for produce and household goods. The streets around the Jardin Borda hold a handful of antique and crafts shops. For serious silver shopping, day-trip to Taxco an hour south.
Mercado Adolfo Lopez Mateos
covered marketThe main municipal market, two blocks east of the Catedral. Three floors of produce, meat, household goods and a busy ground-floor food court serving traditional cecina (cured beef), pozole and cemitas. Best in the morning before the heat builds.
Known for: Cecina (Morelos cured beef), produce, household goods, regional crafts
Calle Galeana Antiques
antiques streetA quiet pedestrian street southeast of the Jardin Borda with a handful of long-established antique dealers — colonial furniture, religious art, ceramic Talavera and vintage Mexican film posters. Browse rather than haggle; prices are essentially fixed.
Known for: Colonial antiques, religious art, ceramic Talavera, vintage posters
Plaza Cuernavaca
mallThe largest enclosed mall in the city, on the south side of the Centro. International chain stores, a Liverpool department store, cinema and a food court. Useful for everyday goods at fixed prices — not a destination for cultural shopping.
Known for: International chains, supermarket, cinema, food court
Tepoztlan Sunday Tianguis
weekend marketThe Sunday weekly market in Tepoztlan, 25 km north, draws Mexico City weekenders for handicrafts, food stalls and antique dealers. Far more interesting than any Cuernavaca shopping. Day trip combines easily with the Tepozteco hike.
Known for: Handicrafts, regional food, antique vendors, weekend tianguis culture
🎁 Unique Souvenirs to Look For
- •Cecina de Yecapixtla — Morelos's cured beef speciality, sold at the Mercado Lopez Mateos and packed for travel by the deli counters
- •Mezcal from Morelos and neighbouring Guerrero — small artisan producers sell at the Centro shops; verify NOM numbers for authenticity
- •Talavera and Tlaquepaque ceramics — weekend dealers bring stock from Puebla and Jalisco; quality can be excellent at Cuernavaca antique shops
- •Religious silver from Taxco — easier on a Taxco day trip but central Cuernavaca silversmiths carry decent selection
- •Local honey from the Lomas beekeepers — Morelos's mild climate produces distinctive eucalyptus and bouganvillea-flavoured honey
- •Hand-loomed serape blankets from the Sierra Norte — sold at the Sunday Tepoztlan market more than in Cuernavaca itself
- •Vintage Mexican film posters — the Calle Galeana antiques shops carry an unusually deep selection
- •Pre-Columbian-style replica figurines — be wary of authentic antiquities (export of pre-Hispanic items is illegal under Mexican law); modern replicas are clearly marked
Language & Phrases
| English | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello / Good day | Hola / Buenos dias | OH-lah / BWEH-nos DEE-ahs |
| Thank you | Gracias | GRAH-see-ahs |
| Please | Por favor | por fah-VOR |
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpe / Perdon | dis-KOOL-peh / per-DOHN |
| How much is it? | Cuanto cuesta? | KWAN-toh KWES-tah |
| Where is the cathedral? | Donde esta la catedral? | DOHN-deh es-TAH lah kah-teh-DRAHL |
| A coffee, please | Un cafe, por favor | oon kah-FEH por fah-VOR |
| The bill, please | La cuenta, por favor | lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR |
| I would like to try the cecina | Quisiera probar la cecina | kee-SYEH-rah pro-BAR lah seh-SEE-nah |
| How do I get to Tepoztlan? | Como llego a Tepoztlan? | KOH-moh YEH-goh ah teh-pos-TLAHN |
| Cheers | Salud | sah-LOOD |
| I do not understand | No entiendo | noh en-TYEN-doh |
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