Cuernavaca (; "near the woods") is the capital and largest city of the
state of
Morelos in
Mexico. It was established by the
Olmec, "the mother culture" of
Mesoamerica, approximately 3200 years ago and is designated as the archaeological site of Gualupita I . The city is located south of
Mexico City, from which it may be reached after a drive of approximately thirty minutes using the D-95 Freeway.