Taxco de Alarcón, located in the north of the state of Guerrero, owes its name to the word of Nahuatl origin, tlachtli, which means: ball game and the place co, so Taxco can translate into Spanish as the place where the game is played the ball or location of the ball game . Another version assures that its name derives from the word Tatzco, which means: where the father of water is because it is at the foot of the hill called Atatzin. It should be noted that the Alarcón Attaché was assigned in honor of the famous Taxco writer and playwright , Juan Ruiz de Alarcón.

Taxco is of pre-Hispanic indigenous origin and has already been identified as a population with important human settlements prior to the conquest . However, the architecture and urban traffic we can have in Taxco today are largely due to its past mining and colonial times. The Spaniards, who recently came to the area around ancient Taxco in search of mineral-rich veins , built their first settlements in an area called Tetelcingo (Little Hill) in Nahuatl). Because of its proximity to the richest deposits and its favorable climate for mining, it was precisely where the capital that mining began was obtained.

To enable organized settlements and increasingly diverse activities, which in turn are reflected in the growing urban area and in the apparent architectural complexity, and to acquire the constructions that create the Taxco that we can visit today.

In the streets of this city you can see the beautiful palaces of the Spanish period, as well as baroque monuments , beautiful whitewashed houses and courtyards full of flowers . Taxco became a famous place for the great wealth of silver mining in the 16th century . Currently, the craft shops, markets and workshops are moving Shopping fans from different parts of the world. In 2015, the city became one of the magical cities of Mexico due to its historical importance, mining heritage and natural beauty . The Plaza Borda (the Zócalo) is a beautiful public space surrounded by architectural treasures, bars, cafes and souvenir shops . Have fun with the street performers and listen to the vendors of different products . Visit the magnificent baroque structure of the Santa Prisca Cathedral and see the huge ones Double bell towers.

Learn about the history of silver mining at the Museo de la Plata . See contemporary plays and art exhibits at the Casa Borda Cultural Center. Stroll the narrow streets that begin at Plaza Borda to discover other parts of this beautiful colonial urban landscape . A variety of silver items such as jewelry and inlaid ceramic items can be found in shops and studios . The Tianguis de Plata is full of cheap silver souvenirs. Stroll among the colorful stalls of the Central market.