Taxco, Cuernavaca & Prehispanic Mine

Take a full-day trip out of Mexico City to admire Taxco, a unique colonial town famous for its silver works.

Taxco is a colonial city with thousands of years of history. There, you will visit one of the most beautiful churches of Mexico, Santa Prisca; built-in 1759 by the French immigrant José de la Borda; who literally ran into a huge amount of silver.

Visit an ancient pre-Hispanic mine, explore it and discover the mysteries it has kept for hundreds of years.

Taxco is known for its silver mines and quality stores. You will have the opportunity to visit a silver workshop, see and purchase works of art made by Mexican artisans.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Cuernavaca, Cuernavaca, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

Cuernavaca is the leafy capital of the state of Morelos, surrounded by the Tepozteco mountains. Former home of the Spanish conquistador Hernán de Cortés. To the southwest is the Cuernavaca Cathedral, a 16th-century walled monastery with a mural illustrating Mexico's first saint.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Catedral de Cuernavaca, Miguel Hidalgo 17, Cuernavaca Centro, Centro, 62000 Cuernavaca, Mor., Mexico

Catholic cathedral with a mural showing Mexico's first native saint, Felipe de Jesus.

Pass By: Palacio de Cortes, Calle Francisco Leyva 100, Cuernavaca 62040 Mexico

A history museum in a former residence of a famous conquistador, with murals by Diego Rivera.

Stop At: Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico

Continue exploring Taxco, a colonial city with hundreds of years of history.
The city is nestled on a hillside with winding cobblestone streets, tile-roofed buildings, cozy squares, and a strong Old World ambiance that has survived through hundreds of years.
During your visit, you will have the opportunity to explore a silver workshop, where you will be taught how to recognize the good silver and have free time to buy souvenirs, have lunch, take photos, etc.
Taxco is known worldwide for its quality silver mines and shops so you will have the opportunity to see and buy art pieces from Mexican artisans.



Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Santa Prisca de Taxco, Plaza Borda, Taxco Mexico

Visit the most beautiful temple in Mexico, Santa Prisca; built-in 1758 by the French immigrant José de la Borda, who literally stumbled upon a huge silver spring.

Stop At: Mina Prehispanica de Taxco, Cerro de la Mision #32, Taxco 40230 Mexico

Depart from Mexico City, where you will take the road to Taxco, the oldest mining city in America.
Discover a unique mine in this place, the famous pre-Hispanic mine, you will go down in an authentic mining elevator and explore the corridors of this mine. Inside you will observe a representation where you will learn the way in which the ancient settlers obtained the precious minerals.


Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Please be aware that this tour involves a considerate amount of walking on irregular ground"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 06:20 AM
Duration: 11 Hours
Start location: 1: Hostal Amigo, Isabel La Católica 61-A, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
2: MIGA café, Liverpool 174, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel pick up is only available if you select the private tour. Please, provide the name of your hotel to coordinate the pick up service.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Guide
• Round transfer from meeting point
• Guided visit to Prehispanic Mine (if option selected)
• Entry/Admission - Mina Prehispanica de Taxco

Not Included

• Food and drinks

Facilities