The State of Morelos in Mexico, extending 4,950 sq. kms (1,820 sq.mi.) with an elevation of 1,000 to 3,300 Mts (2,900-9,800 ft) above sea level and a population of approximately 1'555,296 is one of the smallest states of the Mexican Republic. The most  important municipalities in Morelos are: Cuernavaca, Cuautla, Jiutepec, Jojutla, Temixco and Yautepec. Almost 50% of the total population in Morelos is younger than 20 years.

The State of Morelos received its name in honor of Jose Ma. Morelos y Pavon, Cuernavaca the state's capital is 1,500 Mts (5,000 ft.) above sea level and has a climate ranging from moderate to semitropical. The State of Morelos has a year round temperature of approximately 25ºC (77ºF) with low humidity and a raining season from the end of May until September.

The state of Morelos which prior to the conquest was "Tlahuica" territory, has one of the richest archaeological zones in Mexico. Having an ideal climate for agriculture, rice, melons, tomatoes and an extensive variety of vegetables are grown in the State of Morelos all year round. The poinsettia (Euphorbia) is the flower symbol of Cuernacava.

The State of Morelos counts with 54 spas, most of them with natural sulphide waters, 176 beautiful hotels all with swimming pools and the best accommodations. Three of the most beautiful haciendas being Cocoyoc, Vista Hermosa and Cortes, the latter in Atlacomulco , have been converted into luxurious hotels. The climate, being the main factor, makes it possible to practise many of your favorite sports and this gives the state and its capital the very well deserved titles of "Nearest Paradise" and "The City of Eternal Spring".

Morelos contributes to the national economy in some industrial sectors, one example is Cementos Moctezuma, the most modern cement plant in the  world. A great percentage of Nissan's automobiles are made in its Morelos' factory. Morelos occupies first place in Mexico in the production of ornamental fish. In the same manner other products grown locally like roses, nuts, rice,  sugar cane and poinsettias also occupy an important place in the national  production. Morelos has proven to be a good place for investments, American, French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, British, Swiss, and German industries are settling here and have helped  the state grow.