Small Group: The Magical Colonial Towns of Taxco and Cuernavaca
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Cuernavaca's Cathedral of the Assumption
- Wander Taxco's cobblestone streets
- Visit Santa Prisca Church in Taxco
- Discover Taxco's silver workshops
- Enjoy panoramic views of Taxco
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pickup and drop-off from/to meeting point.
- Food
- Beverages
- Gratuities
Itinerary
. In Cuernavaca which means “next to the trees", you will enjoy the view of the Cathedral, one of the oldest buildings in the country and fifth building in Mexico dedicated to the Catholic cult, built in 1529 by the Order of the Franciscans (World Heritage). We will also see the exterior of the Palacio de Cortés, built by order of Hernán Cortés in the years immediately following the conquest of Mexico. Finally, we will observe the Monument to Morelos, an insurgent military and Mexican patriot, who organized and was the architect of the second stage of the Mexican War of Independence.
We will continue to visit one of the treasures of the Sierra Madre: Taxco, "Silver Capital of the World", a colonial city with hundreds of years of history and one of the "magic towns" of the country. It is a picturesque little town, with cobbled streets and narrow, full of silver jewelry workshops. Here there will be time to have lunch where you wish and then we will visit one of the largest churches in Mexico: Santa Prisca, built in 1759 in the baroque style of New Spain and with stones from the area. Taxco is known worldwide for its silver mines and is one of the oldest mining centers in the continent, with operating mines and a culture of metal crafts that date back to the era of the viceroyalty. You will have the opportunity to see and buy silverware in this exclusive place.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates on specific days; confirm availability in advance
- Departure times may vary; verify the schedule upon booking
- Some tours may include optional stops at silver shops; inquire if interested
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets
- Bring a bottle of water and snacks for the journey
- Be prepared for varying weather conditions; check the forecast before departure
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Beautiful Trip
Very nice trip but a litle long (12 hours). Profesional and kind guide.The restaurant chouse for lunch mediocre.Maybe it will be worth more time for Tasco.
You'll have an experience...
They will have an experience with good historical data content about the two cities. Good opportunity to purchase silver jewelry. Transportation was fine but could be improved. You have to be prepared to walk the streets of Taxco because they are very steep. The place for lunch with good value for money.
Worthwhile Experience
This was overall a great tour. My entire vacation was based in Mexico City, so it was a really nice change of pace to get out of the city center and see some of the countryside and two really beautiful small towns. Pre-tour communication from Luis to set up the pick-up point and let me know what to expect was top-notch. Our tour guide Julio was excellent too. He was knowledgeable, personable, and competent. He skillfully kept the group together and the tour running on schedule. He imparted all information in Spanish and in English, as there were four English-only speakers in the group, including myself. The restaurant we were taken to for lunch had a limited menu of only a few items, but the hillside views of Taxco were nothing short of enchanting. The one sour note for me involves the silver workshop and store we visited. The presentation was brief but interesting/informative, and the traditional drink they gave us was refreshing and delicious. I love silver jewelry and I've wanted to visit Taxco for literally decades. I saved up to buy something nice. The necklace I bought for $300 was gone less than a day later. The clasp let go somewhere and I don't know who is wearing and enjoying it now, but it's not me. Nor was I able to go out and buy something else to replace it before leaving Mexico. I'm a preschool teacher. I'm not wealthy. Once the money was spent, it was spent. I have other nice souvenirs: a beautiful embroidered table runner, a jaguar whistle with which to annoy my husband and dog, and a few other fun and colorful odds and ends. But the $300 I saved in order to spend on "big-ticket" souvenir, I might has well have lit on fire and burned to cinders. For that price, a clasp should not fail within 24 hours. It's excruciatingly disappointing. So here's my advice: go on the tour. If you have Luis preparing you and Julio guiding you, you're in great hands and will have a lovely time. You'll see beautiful things, and have an opportunity to buy beautiful things. But DO NOT do your silver shopping at the "workshop" they take you to. Or if you feel you must, buy something inexpensive and that does not rely on a clasp in order to stay on your body, such as earrings or a ring. Later on, after lunch, you get free time in the town center, and there are silver shops everywhere. Do your big-ticket silver shopping there instead.
Cuernavaca & Taxco
We loved going to Cuernavaca & Taxco for the day! We had a great tour guide, driver and a very comfortable van with A/C!
A fun trip
It was a really fun trip, Dante was a great guide and super fun to talk to. The only reason I'm not leaving a 5 is that I think, if someone shows up sick (coughing fits, sneezing, etc) they should be required to wear a mask if they want to take the trip in such a small van without putting the rest of the group at risk.