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Pictures of Cuernavaca
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Palacio de Cortez
Front facade of the Palacio de Cortez just off the main square
Dining in Cuernavaca
Colonial houses have been converted into fine restaurants and cafes in Cuernavaca
Catherdral
View of the Cathedral from the city's central gardens
Ornate Church
One of the churches in the grounds of the Cathedral
Markets
Cuernavaca has several markets including a famous artesans market near the centre
Jardin de Borda
The garden was deigned and built by the Taxco silver magnate Jose de la Borda
Jardin de Borda
The garden has many fountains
Jardin de Borda
The garden has a typically colonial feel
Jardin de Borda
The belltower in the garden
Jardin de Borda
Rent a boat on the lake for a small fee
Cuernavaca Streetlife
The city has a colonial feel
Palacio de Cortez
Inside view of the palace through one of the many archways
Palacio de Cortez
Aztec culture and craft is remembered in the museum, like this original ball ring from one of the Aztec game courts
Palacio de Cortez
Outside terrace view. The glass covered arches protect the murals of Diego Rivera, painted on the walls inside
Palacio de Cortez
Model of what the Palace looked like
Palacio de Cortez
Inner archways upstairs in the Palace
Palacio de Cortez
Murals painted by Diego Rivera feature in the Palace
Palacio de Cortez
Behind the arches, protected by glass, the main mural at the Palace painted by Diego Rivera
Palacio de Cortez
Close up of part of Diego Rivera's main mural at the Palace
City Center
Statue of Morelos, the revolutionary hero, in the capital city of the State bearing his name
City Life
Inthe city centre, market stalls and other traders make their living
Lunch in Cuernavaca
There are many fine restaurants in Cuernavaca: Mexico City dwellers sometimes travel here over weekends to enjoy lunch in this colonial city