The capital of Mexico is surrounded by the states of :

- Mexico,
- Hidalgo,
- Tlaxcala,
- Puebla,
- Morelos

And to the South of Morelos,

- the State of Guerrero (Acapulco, Taxco).

They make a circle around the capital and are strongly influenced by the proximity of the capital. This region is the historic heart of Mexico and offers wonderful landscapes.

To the South : the State of MORELOS, Capital Cuernavaca

To the East : the State of PUEBLA, Capital Puebla

To the West : the State of MEXICO, Capital Toluca

To the North : The State of HIDALGO, Capital Pachuca

To the North-East : The state of TLAXCALA, Capital Tlaxcala

     Right picture : embroider in Cuetzalán

In this chapter, there is also a paragraph on the road from Mexico City to Acapulco via Cuernavaca and Taxco. The city of Taxco is in a separated chapter because of its geographic and cultural situation in a state more famous for the seaside tourism : In this state of Guerrero, you can find the world famous resort of Acapulco.