From Cuernavaca’s central streets, Jardín Juárez offers a pause among the historic centre’s landmarks. The plaza sits beside the Zócalo and opposite Teatro Ocampo; Mexico’s tourism ministry describes it as the city’s oldest garden.
- Setting: beside Cuernavaca’s Zócalo, opposite Teatro Ocampo.
- Museum access: the entrance to the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos is through the garden.
- Nearby sights: Palacio de Cortés, the Cathedral and Museo Robert Brady are among the attractions in the historic centre.
What to look for in Jardín Juárez
Jardín Juárez is a central plaza whose setting is part of the visit: it sits beside the city’s Zócalo and across from Teatro Ocampo. Mexico’s tourism ministry identifies it as Cuernavaca’s oldest garden.
The municipal tourist map places Jardín Juárez among the city’s attractions. Pause here to get your bearings in the historic centre, then continue to the nearby museum entrance or other downtown sights.
The garden’s place in central Cuernavaca
Jardín Juárez sits in the heart of Cuernavaca’s historic centre, close to several attractions on the municipal tourist map: Palacio de Cortés, the arts-and-crafts market, Plaza General Emiliano Zapata Salazar, Plazuela del Zacate, Museo Robert Brady, the Cathedral, Jardín Borda and Museo de la Ciudad.
Palacio de Cortés houses the regional museum, and its first construction stage was completed in 1535.
Walking to the garden
Walk from Hotel Juarez, a three-star hotel to Jardín Juárez in about nine minutes. From the garden, its position beside the Zócalo and opposite Teatro Ocampo makes it a clear central reference point as you continue around downtown.
Pair the plaza with Palacio de Cortés or Museo Robert Brady, both nearby historic-centre sights.
Public access and nearby services
The entrance to the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos is through Jardín Juárez. The museum is housed in Palacio de Cortés at Francisco Leyva No. 100, Colonia Centro, postal code 62000, Cuernavaca, Morelos.
The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) gives admission as $105 for Mexican visitors and $210 for foreign visitors. Mexican citizens enter free on Sundays; free admission is also available to children under 13, students, teachers and senior citizens.
Services include guided visits, a cloakroom, a bookstore, a shop and toilets. Check the official site before you go, as hours and admission details can change.
Sights to pair with a garden stop
Palacio de Cortés is an obvious nearby pairing because it houses the regional museum, with its public entrance through Jardín Juárez. The Cathedral, Jardín Borda and Museo de la Ciudad are also attractions on the municipal tourist map.
For a short outing, spend time in the plaza and then choose one nearby historic sight. If you have longer, the arts-and-crafts market, Museo Robert Brady and Plazuela del Zacate are also among the map’s attractions. El Castillito is another museum stop; the guide to El Castillito in Cuernavaca introduces the smaller museum.
FAQs
Where is Jardín Juárez?
It is in the first block of Cuernavaca’s historic centre, beside the Zócalo and opposite Teatro Ocampo.
Is Jardín Juárez the entrance to Palacio de Cortés?
The garden provides public access to the Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos, which is housed in Palacio de Cortés.
What can you combine with a visit to Jardín Juárez?
Nearby attractions include Palacio de Cortés, the Cathedral, Jardín Borda and Museo Robert Brady. For a route through the historic centre, the Cuernavaca Centro walking guide covers the central district.