Morelos, Federal state in central Mexico
The state of Morelos encompasses mountains, valleys, and flatlands across 1,889 square miles between Mexico City and the states of Puebla and Guerrero.
Established in 1869, Morelos honors independence leader Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon and later became a center of revolutionary activity under Emiliano Zapata.
The Dance of the Chinelos, performed during festivals throughout Morelos, features dancers wearing elaborate masks and costumes representing historical figures.
The capital city Cuernavaca maintains temperatures between 20-30 degrees Celsius year-round, making it suitable for outdoor activities in any season.
The archaeological site of Xochicalco contains structures from multiple Mesoamerican civilizations, including a pyramid dedicated to the Feathered Serpent deity.
Location: Mexico
Inception: 1869
Capital city: Cuernavaca
Elevation above the sea: 1,169 m
Website: http://www.morelos.gob.mx/
Shares border with: State of Mexico, Puebla, Guerrero, Mexico City
Website: http://morelos.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 18.74750,-99.07028
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:50
Xochicalco
24.7 km
Palace of Cortés, Cuernavaca
25.9 km
Cuernavaca Cathedral
26 km
Teopanzolco
25.9 km
Hacienda Cocoyoc
17.6 km
Former convent of Saint Dominic de Guzmán
20.6 km
Estadio Olímpico de Oaxtepec
20.7 km
Former convent of Saint John the Baptist
25 km
Ex Convento Franciscano San Diego de Alcalá, Cuautla
14.4 km
Museo Morelense de Arte Contemporáneo Juan Soriano
25.8 km
Robert Brady Museum
25.9 km
Ex Hacienda Coauixtla
12.1 km
Museo y Casa de Emiliano Zapata
9.4 km
Museo del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos"
14.1 km
Proyecto Siqueiros La Tallera
25 km
Former headquarters Zapata
8.4 km
Museo Universitario de Arte Indígena Contemporáneo, Cuernavaca
26.2 km
Museo vivencia ferrocarril 279
14.5 km
Historical Museum of East Casa Morelos
14.1 km
Exconvento Asunción De María
22.3 km
Piramide Tlayacapan
24.7 km
Lienzo Charro Del Dorado
20.3 km
La Cerería
25 km
Museo CAssa Gaia
25.8 km
Finca Palmira
21.5 km
Glorieta Las Alas
24.1 km
Estación Yautepec
15.8 km
Mausoleo Del General Emiliano Zapata
8.9 kmReviews
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