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Cuernavaca creature comforts in a business-meets-pleasure destination. Wedding Bells: Hosteria Las Quintas has expansive gardens that reveal a colonial structure ﬁlled with bronze statues and local artwork. Charming rooms with tile ﬂoors and hand-painted murals, several pools and a warm staff complement dream-like ceremonies here, but guests can’t stop talking about its spa. Couples and their guests can choose from any number of individual treatments or spa packages that incorporate mud therapy, temazcal sessions, reﬂexology and more, plus they can also take advantage of salon services on the big day. Hosteria Las Quintas belongs to the Tesoros de Mexico hotel family, which adheres to strong Mexican traditions and hospitality. Each year brings more members into the Tesoros de Mexico mix, putting together an eclectic combination of personable properties and unique experiences. The Tesoros hotels in the state of Morelos include properties not just in Cuernavaca but also in Amacuzac, Tepoztlan and Xochitepec, combining options for cultural, eco and historical romantic escapes. Rates at Hosteria Las Quintas start at about $135 per night. Casa Colonial, in the heart of Cuernavaca, is perfect for couples who want to be close to area attractions and surrounded by city conveniences. Filled with antique furniture and warm terraces, the hotel can ﬁt up to 150 people in a fragrant garden made for a big breakfast reception or early evening cocktails. With just 19 rooms and suites, each individually decorated, it’s also a good place to book for an entire wedding party. Call for rates. Cuernavaca is known for its beautiful gardens, and there are quite a few that provide privacy and event spaces for a gorgeous destination wedding. Jardin Rojo Azafran, for instance, is designed for luxurious affairs, with modern facilities, Asian details and lakes and waterfalls. Cuernavaca is known for its lovely gardens that are ideal for a wedding celebration. Just 15 miles away from Cuernavaca is Lagunas de Zempoala National Park, with more than 11,500 acres teeming with birds, whitetailed deer and numerous other species, as well as seven lagoons and both ﬁr and pine forests. Also nearby: the Zempoala lagoons and nearby ruins and the Xochicalco archaeological site. The latter is now a World Heritage site and a major draw for history lovers. Perched on a hilltop, the city was built by the Olmec-Xicalanca people around A.D. 600, only to be abandoned by its inhabitants 100 years later. Weather: The “City of Eternal Spring” is known for having an idyllic climate year-round, with an average temperature of 73º F. ● Sightseeing: Just 50 miles away from Mexico City, Cuernavaca’s Contact Information Casa Colonial: casacolonial.com.mx Hosteria Las Quintas: tesorosdemexico.com.mx Jardin Rojo Azafran: rojoazafran.com.mx landmarks are both natural and man-made. The Asuncion Cathedral and Convent is a three-church compound that is said to hold the oldest chapel in the American continent as well as murals that depict the martyrdom of St. Felipe de Jesus. It’s also well known for holding a rousing “mariachi mass” on Sundays that should not be missed. The Palacio de Cortes, perched on a hill, was the summer home of conquistador Hernan Cortes, with ramparts, high walls and a fortresslike feel. It, too, holds its own distinction—that of being the oldest example of vice regal architecture in the Americas—and now holds one of the most famous murals by Diego Rivera and works from other ﬁne artists. Another Cuernavaca landmark: the Borda Garden, built at the end of the 17th century, where Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg once lived and which hosts concerts and exhibitions throughout the year. There’s also the Robert Brady House and Museum, which stores a grand collection of paintings, furniture and international relics that the painter donated, and can be rented out for a truly elegant affair. More Destination Wedding Options Evento Total Planner: eventototal.com Hacienda San Gabriel de las Palmas: (800) 504 0736; hacienda-sangabriel.com.mx Hotel & Spa Hacienda de Cortes: (800) 220-7697; hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx Hotel Boutique La Casa Azul: hotelcasaazul.com.mx Jardin Huayacan: huayacan.com Las Mañanitas Hotel Garden Restaurant & Spa: (888) 413 9199; lasmananitas.com.mx Rancho Cuernavaca: ranchocuernavaca.com May 2011 M19 MIGUEL ANGEL What to Expect: Boutique properties, lovely gardens and all types of http://casacolonial.com.mx http://tesorosdemexico.com.mx http://rojoazafran.com.mx http://www.eventototal.com http://hacienda-sangabriel.com.mx http://hotelhaciendadecortes.com.mx http://hotelcasaazul.com.mx http://www.huayacan.com http://lasmananitas.com.mx http://www.ranchocuernavaca.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Mexico Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Planner 2011

Mexico Says "I Do" to Destination Weddings
Baja California Sur
Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit
Acapulco
San Miguel de Allende & Guanajuato
Morelia
Cuernavaca
Oaxaca & Huatulco
Campeche
Marriage Requirements
Merida, Yucatan
The Mexican Caribbean
Built for Romance
How to Get There

Mexico Destination Weddings & Honeymoon Planner 2011