Cuernavaca

Las Estacas

Ninety minutes from Mexico City, Las Estacas (Carretera Jojutla-Tltizapán, Km 7. 734/345-0077; 55/5563-2428 in Mexico City; 777/312-4412 in Cuernavaca. www.lasestacas.com) is an ideal place for a swim in a pool or in a cool, clean river born of an underwater spring. The weather here is almost always sunny, even when it's raining in Mexico City. Large stretches of grass under palm trees are great places to sunbathe. Dive classes and spa services are available. Grab a juicy grilled hamburger at the restaurant. A day pass costs $19.50; the complex is open daily 8 to 6.