Las Estacas Natural Park
Parque Natural Las Estacas
Morelos' best-known spring park, built around a crystal-clear spring river for snorkeling and drifting. Its grassy lawns and shade make it easy to spend a full day.
The park is built around a clear river fed by a spring. The water is turquoise and transparent, staying around 26°C year-round, and visitors can snorkel and swim as they drift downstream. Activities include diving experiences, kayaking and swimming pools. The park also has cabins, campsites and restaurants, and many films have been shot here. Admission is about 400–500 pesos (check the official website for current prices). Weekends and Mexican holidays are very crowded, so arrive early on a weekday. The park is in Tlaltizapán, about 45 km southeast of Cuernavaca, roughly 1 hour's drive. Use biodegradable sunscreen.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Lake Tequesquitengo
- Xochicalco
- Ethnobotanical Garden & Museum of Traditional Medicine
- Palace of Cortés
- Juan Soriano Morelos Museum of Contemporary Art
- Robert Brady Museum
- Cuernavaca Cathedral
- Plaza de Armas & Jardín Juárez