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Morelos:
The State
of Morelos is one of Mexico's smallest, with an area of
some 4,950 sq. kilometers, or only .25% of the extension
of the entire Mexican Republic.
Despite
it's diminutive size, Morelos's terrain and resources
are extremely diverse, varying from high, cool,
pine-forested mountains to hot, humid sub-tropical areas
replete with mineral springs, and then again to dry,
desert-like hillsides covered with cacti.
Morelos
is bordered by the States of Mexico and the Federal
District to the north, the State of Guerrero to the
south and the State of Puebla to the east.
Places
of Interest
Cuernavaca
- Capital of the State - City of the Eternal Spring
Chalcatzingo
- Archeological site featuring rock carvings and
sculpture.
Cuautla
and its hot springs - The 2nd most important city of
the State of Morelos
Hacienda
Cocoyoc - Elegant spa resort in a restored 16th
century colonial hacienda on 22 acres of land.
Huitzilac
- A small village perched on a hillside above the
city. A great place to enjoy some of the local food
including such specialties as barbecued mutton, turkey mole
and fruit-flavored pulque. In Huitzilac one can
visit the San Juan Bautista church with an inscription
dating from 1690.
Las
Estacas - Fresh water springs from the earth at Las
Estacas, where you can enjoy swimming in the river or
pools, horseback riding, canoeing, minigolf and other
sports and activities.
Las
Lagunas de Zempoala - A National Park in the
mountains above Cuernavaca at an altitude of some 2,900
meters above sea level. The park encompasses 7 small
lakes of which three, Zempoala, Tonathiua and Prieta,
contain water year-round and the other 4 are
seasonal.
Oaxtepec
Resort - a hotel and resort community.
Tepoztlán
- A small village surrounded by craggy mountains and
overlooked by the Tepozteco pyramid.
Lake
Tequesquitengo - Located only 48 kms. from
Cuernavaca. The lake is the largest in the state and
measures some 4 km across at its widest point.
Tlayacapan
- Place of origin of the Chinelos; known for its
pottery.
Xochicalco
- Archaeological site south of Cuernavaca
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