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- The famous German naturalist, humanist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt baptized Cuernavaca as the city of eternal spring.
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Humboldt nicknamed Cuernavaca The City of Eternal Spring during his 1805 visit. A statue of Benito Juarez is located on Juarez Blvd. at Motolinia St., south of the Palacio de Cortes. It was erected by the local Mason lodges. At the same site, there is a smaller work to honor the Winter Solstice of 21 December 2012, also erected by the Masons. [123]
Sep 2, 2022 · The famous German naturalist, humanist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt baptized Cuernavaca as the city of eternal spring. The nickname was so fitting that every time it was mentioned, people and even foreigners know that it is the capital of the state of Morelos.
Jan 28, 2024 · Cuernavaca was nicknamed the “City of Eternal Spring” by Alexander Von Humboldt during his visit to Mexico in the 19th century. He praised the city for its wonderful climate, lush gardens, and abundant flowers.
Jun 22, 2020 · Located 85 kilometers south of Mexico City, it’s an hour’s drive on Highway 95D’s autopista to Cuernavaca. At an altitude of 1,542 meters, its warm, year-round weather inspired the epithet “City of Eternal Spring” from famed German naturalist Baron Alejandro von Humboldt in the 19th century.
- Visit Tepoztlán Magical Town. Tepoztlán is in the north of Morelos and due to its history and traditions it has been named a Magical Town since 2002. It is about an hour and a half from Mexico City and 20 minutes from downtown Cuernavaca.
- Jardines de Mexico (The Gardens) Exploring the Jardines de Mexico is a MUST in Cuernavaca, a flower theme park open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm.
- Explore Xochicalco. Xochicalco is an archaeological site in Cuernavaca and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1999. The name Xochicalco is a Nahuatl word xochi-flor and cal-casa, meaning “place of the house of flowers.”
- Relax in Agua Hedionda. Agua Hedionda is a “natural SPA” in Cuautla (about an hour from Cuernavaca) famous for its waters with mineral properties. It is considered one of the most important natural springs in Mexico.
Prussian geographer and naturalist Alexander von Humboldt nicknamed Cuernavaca the "City of Eternal Spring" during his brief visit in 1804.
Cuernavaca enjoys a tropical savanna climate, moderated by its elevation, earning it the nickname “The City of Eternal Spring.” The weather is pleasant year-round: January : Average highs of 25.2°C (77.4°F), lows of 12.2°C (54°F)