Museum
Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
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The Palace of Cortés, built in the 1530s for conquistador Hernán Cortés, now serves as the Cuauhnáhuac Regional Museum. Visitors explore rooms filled with pre-Hispanic artifacts, colonial-era objects, and historical exhibits. The highlight is the grand mural by Diego Rivera on the upper loggia, depicting the history of Cuernavaca from indigenous times through the Mexican Revolution. The palace's architecture, with its arcaded corridors and central courtyard, offers a glimpse into early colonial life.
Don't miss
- Diego Rivera's sweeping mural 'History of Cuernavaca and Morelos' on the upper terrace
- Pre-Hispanic artifacts including Olmec and Tlahuica stone carvings
- Colonial-era rooms with period furniture and religious art
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inTaxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit4.5★ · 606 travelers~11 hoursFree cancellationFrom$39 per personSee dates →
Best full dayCuernavaca and Taxco Tour from Mexico City4★ · 92 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$60 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePRIVATE TOUR Colonial Town Taxco and Cuernavaca from CDMX.4.8★ · 12 travelers8–9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$240 per personSee dates →More attractions in Cuernavaca