Hola! Bienvenidos! Welcome to beautiful Cuernavaca!
Buenos dias. Good morning Country Collectors and welcome to our 14th state here in Mexico.
Morelos!
Today we are going to be exploring its largest and capital city, Cuernavaca!
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Let's start with where we're staying.
Welcome to our humble abode.
We booked this place on Airbnb for $44 USD a night. It has a nice little dining room table. We have a chill out area with the couch.
Our bed. Over here is the kitchen counter that doubles as our workspace with his and her computers, very cute I know.
In the kitchen everything you need except for an oven.
And right out here through these doors is my favorite part. Check it out.
You get a view of the entire city including the beautiful cathedral right here.
And the best part is just two blocks away is the zocalo. Let's go check it out.
One of our favorite places to start exploring any city is the zocalo or the main public square.
Here's a place you can come down enjoy some shade, sit and listen to the birds, get your shoes shined,
or grab a juice. Let's go do that!
Wow there are so many different options here!
But I saw this up here, esquimos... and we've never tried it so I think we're going to get the cafe flavor.
I'm definitely going to do that but they also have the uh sexapil right here. And let's face it we could all use a little bit more of that!
And if you need a little sandwich they got you covered.
It costs 35 pesos and I'm gonna use my really sweet little avocado change purse right here.
He's so excited about this. It looks like an actual avocado!
But I keep my change inside of it. The stealthy change purse. That's right.
You like my avocado?
And my favorite when they make a little bit too much they have you drink it and they refill it for you.
I do love that too!
How is it? Delicious?
It's really good. It's super light and frothy!
Coffee and vanilla kind of flavor.
I'm digging it! Good way to start the day?
Mmmhmm
They even got a little bumblebee friend. Aww.
Hey buddy! I'm happy to share.
And while we were doing our research here Adam found this really cool fact...
That this kiosk right in the center of the Zocalo was actually designed by Gustave Eiffel. If that sounds familiar it's because he's
the guy that designed the Eiffel Tower! So cool. It really is!
And directly across the street from the Zocalo you will find the Plaza de Armas. Let's go check it out.
The Plaza de Armas is another wonderful place to just come and relax. You can see there's a bunch of benches here in the shade
and they are surrounded by these gardens. Which reminds me, the city is nicknamed the City of Eternal Spring because of its temperate
climate year-round making it a wonderful place to come and enjoy nature.
Because of the temperature and its proximity to Mexico City it is a very popular destination among the residents there.
Some people even maintain weekend homes here. It's really cool.
Check out this awesome Cuernavaca sign! It's a great place to stop and snap a photo!
At the other end of the plaza you will find the Palacio de Gobierno. But my favorite thing is right across the street.
The coolest KFC ever! It is a three-floor restaurant that even plays UFC fighting. Super cool. UFC at KFC? That's right baby!
We also read that this is one of the oldest cities in all of Mexico.
It was established in the 12th century by the Chichimeca then conquered by the Aztecs and later by the Spanish.
Speaking of the Spanish. Right in front of us here is el Palacio de Cortes.
As you can see from the fence and scaffolding the building is unfortunately closed right now.
It originally served as the home of Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes. It's been a jail and barracks.
And right now is actually the regional museum of the state of Morelos. Hopefully when you come it will be open again.
Oh and what is this here? You know we're suckers for a good double-decker bus! The Cuernabus leaves at 11:00, 1:00, 3:00 and 6:00.
It's 100 pesos, takes one hour. And it takes you to all the highlights around the city.
It could be a great way to check it all out!
And right to the side of the palace here is the Plaza de Artesanias. So let's head over and see what they have.
I want to go to the museum! Maybe next time!
Oh wow look at that statue there.
I believe this is THE Morelos that the entire state is named after. It looks very imposing. Yeah that would make sense!
Let's head in.
This market is really nice. It's similar to a lot of the other ones we've been to in Mexico.
They've got a lot of nice leather goods and blouses. It's a great place to come and pick up a souvenir.
Looks like they have a ton of silver here. Yeah they do a lot of nice jewelry!
So Adam has been looking for a silver necklace for quite some time now.
I think since we were in Cozumel! It's been quite a while. That's when your old one broke.
What do you think? I don't know I'm gonna try one on though. You got four different ones.
Normally I get everything when we go to the markets but today's Adam's day. That's right! It's about time!
And Adam's putting them all on. He's looking like Mr.T! I kind of do feel like Mr.T. I pity the fool that don't go to Mexico!
Even he thinks I'm funny. Yeah!
So I've narrowed it down to four necklaces. I asked how much it cost and he has to weigh them because they're charging you
by the gram for the actual silver that you're getting. So I'm gonna take one off and he's gonna weigh it for me.
Cool.
Check out this little baby right here. It was 650 pesos which is approximately $32 USD.
Which is I think is a very good price. Oh me too.
They're so shiny. I'm so excited!
When you come here definitely come down to Poli's stand and grab yourself some beautiful silver! Yeah he's a really nice guy.
All right let's keep going!
That was a great little market but we had a quick question for you.
Did you notice something different about the Zocalo we took you to earlier today?
Was it missing something that every other Zocalo in Mexico has? Really think about it! What didn't you see over there?
If you said a church or cathedral then you are absolutely correct-o! and you should get yourself a cookie or a taco!
Yeah the Cuernavaca Cathedral actually sits a couple blocks up so let's go check it out. Great idea!
We are gonna take Las Casas down to the cathedral.
It doesn't go all the way but on this road here there are a lot of bars and restaurants. One restaurant we've heard is really good
is House Restaurant right here. Another great thing is around sunset here this road transforms into the fiesta spot.
And it's nothing but music, bars and people eating and having a good time! Loud music!
It is a little loud but if you're looking for a good time this is a place to come down and get it.
Now let's head over to the cathedral!
It's a hug bug people! Right here. Well get to huggin'. Give me a hug!
Today we are just exploring the central area of Cuernavaca.
I believe there's 350,000 residents here in this area. But in the larger metropolitan area like 1.1 million.
The state of Morelos is the size of Rhode Island so it's the second smallest state in Mexico.
Wow this place is massive! It really is!
This is a cathedral complex. Besides the main cathedral they have four chapels. Let's go check them out!
This cathedral here was founded by the first Friar Monks to ever come to Mexico.
Construction began in 1529 and ended in 1552.
It's quite impressive!
What an interesting place to come and spend a little time.
There's over 500 years of history here. All right let's go keep exploring.
Right across from the cathedral you will find lots of restaurants and bars. Especially on Calle Comonfort
where you'll find some really special ones. Keep your peepers peeping people on Sundays because they actually shut down the
road and make it into a little market. Super cool!
Mmm what is that smell in the air?
I'll tell you what is.. what is..
I'll tell you what it is! It's a Marqueseta.
... sita, Marquesita. It's my one of my favorite foods and I still don't know how to say it!
Yeah well you haven't had one for seven months. Since we were in Oaxaca for Dia de los Muertos.
So right now I'm gonna grab one right across the street here. Come with me!
Oh look both ways! Run!
Here they have a lot of different choices and some stuff we've never seen before.
I mean there's one here that has cheese, philadelphia cream cheese, and oreos on it.
It's interesting but I'm thinking I might go savory right now.
There is a marquiconfeti which is queso de bola, philadelphia cream cheese and ham!
Ham? I've never heard of meat in a Marquesita.
Me neither let's give this one a shot!
I also got one with pepperoni in it. We shall see!
Look what I got. Is that my pepperoni? Provecho!
Before we jump into these delicious looking Marquesitas.. I may have jumped into mine already! Mmmhmm.. Lo siento!
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Mmm oh wow! Seven months of waiting how is it?
It's my first savory Marquesita ever and I like it! That's great!
I think we might have to start doing this more often.
I'm actually noticing that there is some sweet to the savory because of the batter they used to wrap up all this deliciousness!
Last bite then let's hit the road!
Mmm mm mm! Adam's favorite part of the day.
That's right.. time to eat!
Just down from the cathedral behind me here is the Robert Brady Museum.
He was an American painter and designer who traveled the world and on his journeys he collected art pieces and artifacts.
When he moved here in 1962 he filled his home with his collection that we can check out today!
So let's head in!
When you're in Cuernavaca you have to come here! Unfortunately they don't allow any video but we did get some pictures.
Check them out!
The fact that this was his former residence makes me so jealous because it is so beautiful here.
The grounds are so green. The swimming pool looks awesome.
When you walk through the rooms there are so many different styles and themes as you go.
The bathrooms are especially cool!
This yellow room here really sticks out to me probably because of its color, but also there is an original Frida Kahlo.
And they also have these printed guides with outlines of a lot of the artwork so you're able to see what it is and where it came from.
And what's really great about this downtown area is that all the attractions are pretty close by.
Seriously you come out, walk around the corner and boom there's another one!
Wow!
Welcome to Jardin Borda!
It's a beautiful garden located right in the heart of the city. Let's go take a look around.
It really feels like you're stepping out into nature. The birds are chirping everywhere.
There's so much shade. I really am enjoying myself here. It's so peaceful.
I know! You can't even hear the road that's right out there. I know.
Probably because these birds are so loud! If you've been to Mexico you know the ones we're talking about!
Oh wow look at all these mangos down here. Adam go collect them!
No wonder there's so many birds here!
Exactly all this free food!
And this is your reminder today to slow down and look at the little things. You know if we would have been looking at the
big picture here we wouldn't have seen these bees on this mango.
It's very nice. You gotta enjoy the present moment!
This property here began as a summer home for the wealthy silver magnate... magnate, magnet, minion, mignon...
I'm not really sure. Jose de la Borda, hence the name Jardin Borda.
When he died his son converted it into the botanical garden that it is today. And it even houses a small cultural center.
It might be a little different today than when he did it. You know what... you're probably right. I'm sure over the hundreds of years.
Another very cool fact is that Maximilian the first, the only Emperor of mMexico used to also use this as his summer home.
Pretty cool. Fancy schmancy! Yeah there's a lot of history here so we definitely recommend coming and checking it out!
Adam get down from there we don't need anything to happen today!
Hey I bet you Maximilian didn't get told he couldn't walk on this!
Yeah he probably did whatever he pleased. That's right!
This would be a sick swimming pool! I bet you Maximilian went swimming in it! Get over it!
Now that Adam has his chain he feels like royalty or something like that. Boy do I have my work cut out for me!
What are you doing?
Oh I'm sorry ma'am only people with really cool chains and royalty are allowed into this section of the park.
Your chain has changed! Oh this old thing!
Unfortunately it is starting to rain. It's about that time. I feel like every day we've been here...
There's been a little bit of rain. But you have to keep in mind -
Spring showers! Well it's always Spring here... so you just never know when it's gonna happen!
No it's becoming Summer here in Mexico and that's when you see a lot more showers. And also to note
April and May I believe are the hottest months here. Even though it is eternal spring which
would be like 70s. We've seen it in the high 80s and 90s so just keep that in mind!
Yes it is very warm so you might want to think about getting some air conditioning with your accommodations.
Yes we'd recommend that!
But a few places before we go that we also recommend checking out. Chapultepec park. Oh man it is so nice.
It's a great place to go and work out and enjoy some more nature. I believe it's 27 acres so you can really just go there and explore.
They also had a great park with a children's museum.
Yes the science museum.
It has over 200 exhibits where you can go and just learn about the world. We checked it out and it was so cool.
It's not just for children. Well I'm just a big kid! Yeah, but it was fascinating.
And then for restaurants we went to this restaurant called El Origen. Oh man the chilaquiles with the cecina was just.. delicous!
Yeah and the enchiladas verdes. Perfection! Yeah it was really really good.
Los Campesinos is another fantastic spot. We loved going here for their comida corrida.
For 55 pesos you can get a drink, soup, entree and dessert.
It's wonderful!
And if you're looking for some Italian, Marco Polo gets the job done.
Not only is the food delicious but its location across from the cathedral can't be beat!
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