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Students in Cuernavaca have the opportunity to participate in a variety of excursions designed to provide an introduction to Mexican history, culture and diversity. Five excursions are offered weekly, some of which are described below.

Ballet Folklorico
The Ballet Folklorico allows the spectator to take in a mosaic of Mexican folklore and traditions. Typical dances from across Mexico are performed in the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts).

Rio las Estacas
Rio las Estacas is a spring river in the midst of a tropical jungle. This natural oasis-turned-recreational park was the site of many scenes from the "Tarzan" movie series.

Cacahuamilpa Caves
These caves—located in Guerrero state about an hour from Cuernavaca—are among the largest in North America. Their depth is estimated to extend some 16 kilometers (10 miles) into the heart of the mountain, with no end yet in sight!

Teotihuacan
At one time the biggest city in the Americas, nearby Teotihuacan is the most important and popular archeological zone in Central Mexico. Principal attractions include the Pyramid of the Moon and the Pyramid of the Sun, the second-largest pyramid in the New World.

Xochicalco and Hacienda de Cortes
Located 42 kilometers (26 miles) south of Cuernavaca, Xochicalco is one of the most important archeological zones in Morelos state. Visitors can see pyramids, temples, palaces, ball courts, sweat baths, and circular altars among other notable structures. The excursion ends at the Hacienda de Cortes, where the conqueror of Mesoamerica retired in his later years.

Tepoztlan and Hacienda de Cortes
Tepoztlan is a typical Mexican pueblo situated at the foot of a mountain. You will visit a native folk market as well as the birthplace of the principal God of the Aztec culture—Quetzalcoatl (the feather serpent). The excursion also ends at the Hacienda de Cortes, where the conqueror of Mesoamerica retired in his later years.

Xochimilco Gardens and Dolores Olmedo Museum
Named by the Aztecs "the place where the flowers grow," Xochimilco is a local favorite famous for its colorful gardens and traditional boats. The Dolores Olmedo Museum is housed in a great colonial building on the garden grounds, and holds the largest private art collection of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.

Taxco
A 45-minute drive from Cuernavaca, Taxco is Mexico’s famous city of silver. This antique colonial mining center was built on the side of a mountain, and is characterized by narrow, winding cobblestone streets and houses with red-tiled roofs. No matter where you point your camera here, you’re sure to get a fascinating picture!

Puebla and Cholula
Once the principal stopping point en route to Veracruz (Mexico’s main port city), Puebla is now Mexico’s fifth-largest city. Much of its wealth and architecture from the 19th century can still be seen today. Nearby Cholula is one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in the western hemisphere. Characterized by its multitude of colonial Catholic churches, it is also home to the Great Pyramid of Cholula, one of the world's largest Pre-Columbian pyramids.

Mexico City Museo de Antropologia
The largest museum in Mexico, the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City houses a broad collection of works from the rise to the fall of all Mesoamerican cultures including the Aztec, Mayan and Nahuatl.

Weekend Trip to Acapulco
A three-day and two-night visit, this excursion takes students to Acapulco on the southern Pacific coast. You’ll stay in a four-star hotel as you enjoy the area’s beautiful beaches and lively nightlife.

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