Right in the centre of Cuernavaca- nicknamed the City of eternal Spring because of the mildness of its climate- is a sumptuous hacienda in the purest Mexican tradition. In the exotic gardens- amongst the sculptures by Francisco Zuniga and lush flowers- you can admire peacocks strutting about near the fountains and blue parrots perched in the trees. Under their tiled roofs- the villas and their colonial suites are decorated with some of the countrys most beautiful antiques and artworks including paintings by Jose Luis Cuevas- Leonardo Nierman and Carlos Merida. Your itinerary- a typical and abundant cuisine and a choice of excursions on the trail of the Aztecs- including a visit to the Palace of Corts and exploration of the ruined cities of Xochicalco and Taxco - famous for its silversmiths and silver shops.