La Quema de Judas, or the Burning of Judas, is an ancient Mexican custom brought by the Spanish colonizers very early in colonial history. The custom is practiced in other Catholic countries and is a scapegoating ritual commemorating Judas’ betrayal of Christ. It takes place on Sábado de Gloria or Holy Saturday, before Easter Sunday,…
Inexplicably, I had not been back to Mexico City in over a year despite its abundant attractions just 90 minutes from my home in Cuernavaca. Finally longing for some urban novelty, I decided on a two-day sojourn in the capital. Those who have been to Mexico City many times and visited the major museums can…
The revised U.S. State Department international travel advisory for Morelos State (Nov.15, 2018) is unjustified with respect to the state of Morelos where I have led more than one hundred tour groups and where I live in retirement. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html Mexico’s overall status is arguably fair, Level 2: “exercise increased caution.” But the advisory for the…
On September 19, 2017, an earthquake struck Mexico causing severe to moderate damage in Mexico City and the states of Puebla and Morelos. The estimated 7.1 Richter-scale quake damaged about 150 thousand homes, some completely destroyed. Government sources confirm 366 lives lost, including 225 in the capital and 74 in Morelos. Mexican first responders, the army,…
My guidebook to Cuernavaca includes a list of my favorite places in Mexico City and Acapulco. See https://jimhornnews.com/guide. But I want to share this tip with my readers who frequent the Pacific paradise. I stay in a wonderful condo with a 180-degree view of the bay, but it’s not on the water. Some of the…
UPDATE: As of January 2020, the toll for the three minute drive has risen to 63 pesos, 126 pesos round trip, so most drivers take the old highway. Except at rush hour there is almost no traffic through the tunnel. The price should be dropped to encourage more usage and cut traffic on the Carretera…
UPDATE: June 2017: This service has been suspended and will operate only during the summer school vacation period and weekends. The story can be found in El Sol de Morelos, June 24, 2017. https://www.elsoldecuernavaca.com.mx/local/funcionara-solo-en-vacaciones-el-cuernabus-centro-turistico CUERNABÚS, THE CITY’S NEW TOURIST SERVICE CuernaBús began its city tours April 11, 2017, after its inauguration April 10 for officials…
