Municipal and rural in Morelos, Mexico
Photo: Catedrales e Iglesias/Cathedrals and Churches from Puebla de los Ángeles, Mexico, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Cuautla is a small city of about 157,000 people (2020) in the Central Mexico state of Morelos. The city figured prominently in the Mexican Revolution as a Zapatista stronghold and the site of two significant battles with federal troops.
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Ruins of the small house where hero of the Mexican Revolution, Emiliano Zapata, was born on August 8, 1879. A modern museum houses exhibits dating back to the pre-Hispanic period, including estates (haciendas) of the region and quite a few exhibits about Zapata and the Revolution.
Church of Saint Dominic the Apostle
One of the 16th-century mission churches that collectively constitute a . The church is noted for its artwork that blends indigenous and European Christian themes. The church includes an open chapel and a central courtyard.
Antigua Estacion Ferrocarril
The railway station opened in 1881 and features a working steam locomotive, number 279. The Museo Vivencia Ferrocarril 279 shows objects from the station, the machine maintenance workshop and reproductions of objects typical of the era.
Abandoned ruins of the majestic old hacienda with its massive 3-story main building. The story is that a young Emiliano Zapata worked here and that the hacienda was the site of the first battle against federal forces when revolution broke out. The hacienda has been used as a set for several movies and television programs.
Monastery of San Diego
The church of San Diego was built in the 16th century between 1560 and 1580. The church is built of pink granite (cantera) in a fairly simple style with a somewhat small belfry. The attached monastery lost part of its garden to the railway in the late 19th century when the train station was built.
Historical Museum of East Casa Morelos
Small historical site museum that chronicles Cuautla's role in the revolution with a focus on Jose Ma. Morelos.
Stinky Water Aquatic Park
Public water park famed for its pure waters which have a sulphurous character, earning the moniker "agua hedionda" (stinky water). There are two large pools, twisty slides, private pools, and a whirlpool tub. Relaxing and invigorating. There is a famous mural of mermaids decorating the interior wall.
Traditional Mexican restaurant up to 17:00 (5pm), after that they serve only pizza.
Casual terrace restaurant with burgers, sandwiches, etc.
Outdoor dining area with freshly prepared contemporary cuisine. Kid friendly.
Basic bar with beers and antojitos.
Traditional courtyard style hotel with basic rooms.
Clean, comfortable room with modern decor. WiFi, swimming pool. On-site restaurant.
Modest, affordable hotel with convenient central location. Swimming pool, wifi, coffee shop.
Good pool and excellent restaurant and service at the hotel. Centrally located. Nice hotel with modern facilities.
Several bus lines serve Cuautla from Mexico City and other cities in Central Mexico.
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