Cuernavaca has many local and nearby tourist attractions. Water parks are very popular and range from basic water holes such as "Las Huertas" with thermal waters, natural rivers as "Las Estacas" and large, multi-facility parks as "El Rollo." You may also camp in many parks some of which feature other sevices such as hot baths, cabins and restaurants. About 10 miles south of the city is Xochicalco, a large, beautiful and well-restored archeological site. The nearby Tepozteco mountains and the village of Tepoztlan are very popular destinations for locals and tourists with attractions that include a XVI century Dominican convent, museum, many restaurants and handicrafts.Cuernavaca has a number of language schools where you may enroll in intensive Spanish language study.
Also only in season check to see if it is available is Rafting at the Amacuzac River with class III & IV white water rapids operated by Raft Mexico - Plaza Dafne, Av. Morelos Sur #1602 int 8, Col. Chipitlan, Cuernavaca Tel. 777 3 22 6555 and 01 800 728 4312 [Raft Mexico Home Page: (http://www.raftmexico.com)]
Cuernavaca is a major center for study abroad students from around the world studying Spanish. Excellent schools are plentiful throughout the city.