Xochitepec

Xochitepec is a small town in the Central Mexico state of Morelos. It is a popular weekend getaway for couples in Mexico City due to its relatively close proximity, its atmosphere of Colonial Mexico with several old churches and nearby haciendas, and its nearby villages with their colorful local traditions. It is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Mágicos.

By air
Cuernavaca Airport (officially Aeropuerto Internacional General Mariano Matamoros) is actually closer to Xochitepec than it is to Cuernavaca. The airport has no commercial flights and is used by private and charter aircraft. A taxi from the airport will take about 10 minutes and cost about M$100.


 * Aeropuerto de Cuernavaca  - Small regional airport serving private aircraft. Customs and immigration services available for flights originating outside Mexico.

By bus
From Mexico City's Taxquena bus terminal, take a Pullman de Morelos bus direct to Xochitepec. Buses depart hourly for the 2-hour ride, which will cost about M$160 (Apr 2024). (Buses also leave Mexico City from the AICM and AIFA airports).

You can also take a bus from anywhere in Central Mexico to Cuernavaca where Pullman de Morelos buses leave every 15 minutes for Xochitepec.



Get around
The historic town center is compact and easily walkable, but taxis are useful for visits to nearby communities or to the archaeological site at Xochicalco. Uber is also available. Hotel front desk staff can call a taxi for you, or you can find them waiting at the sitio near the Zocalo.

See









 * Xochicalco is a large archaeological site about 20 minutes by taxi from the town center. The site is well worth a visit (and is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico).

Do
Enjoy the waters. Morelos is known for its abundant mineral springs with water parks, pools, and spas throughout the state. Xochitepec has several places where visitors can relax and enjoy the cooling (or warming) waters.







Go next

 * Xochicalco
 * Cuernavaca
 * Cuautla