Just over an hour from Mexico City lies Morelos, a state boasting a diverse array of natural landscapes, spas, charming towns, and archaeological sites—perfect for a weekend getaway.
Therefore, during this first long weekend of 2026, which runs from Friday, January 30th to February 2nd, the state offers a wide range of tourist activities to enjoy with family or friends.
Among the activities Morelos offers for enjoying its nature and the outdoors are:
El Tepozteco National Park in Tepoztlán: Hiking on Tepozteco Hill is recommended starting early in the morning due to the views, including the pyramid at the summit.
Zempoala Lagoons: Famous for its lakes and forests, this area is ideal for picnics, cycling, and enjoying the cool climate.
Las Estacas in Tlaltizapán: You can enjoy swimming in a crystal-clear river, snorkeling, and relaxing. Lake Tequesquitengo: If you’re looking for more adrenaline, Tequesquitengo is an ideal place for water sports, suitable for all ages. It’s also famous for its sunsets and lively atmosphere.
Magical Towns
If you prefer a more relaxed getaway, Morelos has four Magical Towns you can visit: Xochitepec, Tlaltizapán, Tepoztlán, and Tlayacapan.
Magical Towns are places that represent Mexico’s identity by preserving their traditions and customs. They have often been the setting for historical events and contain symbols, legends, and stories that are part of the cultural heritage and are deeply ingrained in the nation’s collective imagination.
Tepoztlán: This town, nestled at the foot of Tepozteco Hill, preserves a wealth of ancestral customs and traditions and is one of Morelos’ most important tourist attractions. Its most famous crafts are amate paper, made from the bark of these abundant trees in the region, as well as pochote houses, carved from the bark of the pochoizcatl tree.
You can’t miss visiting and eating the classic “itacates” (packed lunches) at the market in the town’s central plaza, where you can also find other delicacies such as Yecapixtla-style dried beef, tacos with garlic grasshoppers, refreshing drinks, sweets, and of course, the famous Tepoznieves (ice cream).
Tlayacapan: The surrounding hills make its climate pleasant year-round. It was an important ceremonial center with many shrines. Tlayacapan is the birthplace of the costume and music of this dance, which later spread throughout the state. The town is also known in the surrounding area for its brightly colored glazed clay pottery, offering flowerpots, cooking pots, dishes, jugs, griddles, and much more.
Xochitepec: Whose name means “on the hill of flowers” in Nahuatl, is a town full of traditions and customs. This place combines the beauty of its mountainous surroundings with a rich history and culture.
Its origins date back to the pyramids found in the region, reflecting its pre-Hispanic heritage. This town is home to the Dr. Emeterio González Museum, where more than 500 pieces, including a meteorite that fell in nearby Zazacatla and historical artifacts, offer a window into its past.
Tlaltizapán: Also known as the place where General Emiliano Zapata lived and died, is a town with a fascinating history.
Every April 10th, Tlaltizapán commemorates this revolutionary leader with a civic ceremony and a floral offering at his central monument. But this is not the only festivity that enlivens Tlaltizapán; its carnival is famous throughout the region.
Source: eleconomista
