Where is cuernavaca mexico

Due to this cluster of foreigners which have relocated to Cuernavaca over the years, the expat community is extremely well-served by a network of English-speaking doctors, real-estate agents, and service businesses.

The lion share of colonial-era elegance and charm in Cuernavaca has always been hidden away from public view. Behind some of the tall walls are beautiful gardens and residences owned by wealthy local families, politicians and celebrities: houses and estates which host some marvelous scenes of colonial-era gardens and architecture. Notwithstanding this, some of these historical properties have been converted into fine hotels, restaurants, and spas, offering the public an insight into the botanical and architectural marvels of that bygone era.

The devastating earthquake that struck Mexico City in had a profound demographic effect on various provincial cities, as people — by choice or by force — relocated to colonial cities away from the capital. The city of Cuernavaca was one that swelled in population in the months and years following the earthquake.

Housing developments proliferated, and the rural areas around the city were transformed into urban landscapes filled with houses, gated communities and commercial and retail centers. The influx of people, and the accommodation demand that they have created, has brought about a local realty market offering a wide array of real estate choices for buyers and renters. As more people have arrived to live here, services like clinics and hospitals, supermarkets, shopping malls and leisure facilities have opened their doors to fulfill the increasing demand.

Cuernavaca also features several city-based and regional attractions which provide visitors and residents with plenty of options for entertainment and leisure activities.

The city is host to a number of annual events and festivals each year, and there is often something happening at one of the downtown plazas on most weekends. Cuernavaca is renowned for its many fine restaurants offering Mexican and international cuisine; some of these restaurants are housed inside old colonial residences and haciendas, offering good food surrounded by attractive gardens and colonial atmosphere. Cuernavaca is also surrounded by a number of smaller towns and villages, each offering a unique character and many offering good quality food and artisan markets and stores.

But for those who want to live in an authentic Mexican city with a temperate climate, perfectly located to explore the rich history and heritage of southern colonial Mexico, offering an extensive range of modern-day services and amenities, or want to or have to be close to Mexico City without living in the capital proper, Cuernavaca needs to be on the short list of locations for serious consideration. The cost of living in Mexico is typically lower in Mexico than it is the USA, Canada and Western Europe, although precise costs depend upon where you live and your lifestyle choices.

To learn more about the cost of living in Mexico, connect to the Mexico Cost of Living page on Mexperience. Regional and geographical cost variations do exist, and this part of the guide shows you how some goods and services in Cuernavaca vary from the average. Most expatriates on limited budgets seek to find a comfortable casita with some outdoor living space to take advantage of the near-perfect climate here; those with higher budgets may consider a luxury condominium in a gated community that may include facilities like a gym and swimming pool; or a private residence with its own grounds and gardens.

At the top-end of the market, luxury residences, estates and colonial villas or haciendas are also available here. Prices for real estate in Cuernavaca have atoned with the advent of the financial credit crunch that started in and some drug-related violence which flared up in the mid s and has abated since.

Sale prices continue to hold for certain types of desirable properties, but discounts may be found in other sectors of the market and rents remain excellent value here. Most real estate is sold through local realty agents who know the area and the surrounding region, as well as directly through the developers marketing major realty projects usually condos.

The central historical area — and especially the edges of same — exhibits a significant number of buildings in various states of disrepair and may provide a investment for people who want to create their home by means of a colonial restoration project. Such an investment would have to be viewed as a long-term proposition and there is no guarantee that the local authorities will invest any capital in restoring the central area of the city.

Contacting a local realty agent is the best way of finding out what the status of an old ruined building may be, and to negotiate the sale if the owner is open to offers. Cuernavaca has a very buoyant and dynamic rental market. Taxi travel is very affordable in Mexico, in comparison to the USA, Canada and Europe, and so provides a viable means of public transportation in Mexico.

Your hotel can arrange taxis for you; some post their rates on a board in the lobby; taxi hotel rates are usually higher than cabs you hail off the street. If you speak Spanish , you will have a distinct advantage and be able to negotiate a price with the driver.

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For detailed information about exchanging and managing your money, read the Mexperience guide to Money in Mexico. Read the Mexperience guide to Travel Insurance in Mexico for full details and links to specialist insurance suppliers. Internet Access: Internet cafes can be easily found in towns and cities across Mexico and WiFi is increasingly commonplace—from cafes, shops, hotels, and some cities even offer free WiFi in some defined public spaces.

Cuernavaca gets especially busy during Holiday weekends, and in particular, at Easter and during the Independence Day celebrations around September 16th. The roads out of Mexico City towards Cuernavaca get particularly heavy during long holiday weekends in Mexico, during school holidays, and during the Easter, Christmas and Independence Day periods.

The roads from Cuernavaca back into Mexico City get jam-packed on the last days before the holiday period ends. The areas north of the center are more temperate year-round, and areas in the far north are temperate in summer and can get cool or cold in the winter months.

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Key Attractions Colonial Center If you drive here, leave your car parked and walk around the colonial center, or take one of the official guided tours. In crowds, markets or on public transportation you can fall victim to pickpockets.

They can be very crafty and sometimes work in pairs. The risk of earthquakes is permanently high here. Before planning a trip to here travelers should get information about the situation with natural hazard risks. In Mexico, it is easy enough to become a victim of a robbery.

In the Cuernavaca area, it is safe enough cause it's not so popular tourist place. Due to drug dealer crimes, terrorism risk exists in that region. Most of the terrorist attacks don't affect tourists and covered by police asap but may affect citizens as well. Scam risk is low here cause the place doesn't get many tourists. But travelers should be aware anyway and buy things at verified places to avoid cheating.

It's recommended to women not to show up on the streets at night and has modest clothes.