The magical town of Taxco, Guerero, is famous for its rich silver tradition and is characterized by colonial buildings and flower-filled rooms.

Taxco, Guerrero, settled in the ruins of Tlashco, "the place where the ball is played," the Mexican capital of silver. Important personalities lived here, who promoted its development until it achieved great architectural and mining importance.

As you walk through the narrow streets, you will feel the history and identity of this city, which is surrounded by mountains and ravines and is home to one of the finest examples of viceregal architecture: the parish of Santa Prisca and San Sebastián, as well as numerous workshops that work metal finely Silver. Discover the best attractions and what to do in this magical city!

Taxco de Alarcón owes its name to the famous playwright J uan Ruiz de Alarcón y Mendoza from New Spain, who was born in this city between 1580 and 1581. The famous playwright is the author of works such as The Suspicious Truth and The Walls Hear. His work has been compared to that of other great writers such as Lope de Vega and Tirso de Molina. Taxco cutlery, for its part, is nourished from ancient resources linked to the art and culture of Mexico . His designs, the result of Colonial Baroque and Art Nouveau, were renewed with the arrival of William Spratling by printing the original stamp, which he already has students who know how to use Taxco as one of the main centers of this art.

➢ At Taxco, you can't stop buying silver, recognized worldwide for its quality and originality. Here you will find everything from jewelry to fine items made in the traditional way from this material, with quality and unbeatable prices (in Taxco, silver has a purity of 925 grams per kilogram).

Shops and galleries can be found all over town; and Saturday is the day of the Tianguis in Avenida de los Plateros, where very early you will see all kinds of stalls.

Visit the following attractions in Taxco that Las Almas Tour & Travel has put together for you.

➢ 1. Parroquia de Santa Prisca and San Sebastián

The Parroquia de Santa Prisca and San Sebastián stands out from the slopes of Cerro Atachi and is one of the most beautiful buildings of the Mexican Baroque, from which the combined façades of columns and pink quarry sculptures, framed by two stylized towers with Baroque ornaments, stand out . in their higher bodies. The images of the patron saints stand out and at the end the image of the main consecration of the temple: the Immaculate Conception. Other interesting churches where you can find altarpieces and works of art are the Sanctuary of the Lord of Santa Veracruz and the Parish of San Miguel Arcángel. Do not miss the organ from Spain and the paintings signed by Miguel Cabrera.

➢2. Borda house

One of Taxco's benefactors is José de la Borda, who commissioned the construction of this building, one of the most beautiful in the city: Casa Borga, which now houses the House of Culture. Its beauty lies in its two-story main door that houses the monograms of the Sagrada Familia. Inside there are small terraces and stairs that lead to the main balconies overlooking the square and to the rear of the enclosure.

➢ 3. Old Town Hall

The main attraction of this house is the simple mural that tells the history of Mexico and was painted by Luciano Cabrera in 1965. The construction from the end of the 18th century is no less interesting. It is currently the seat of the city council.

➢ 4. Cable car

You have the best view of this magical city on board the cable car, the route of which is 200 meters long. We recommend doing this just before sunset and taking a photo at the end of the tour.

➢ 5. Chapel of the Holy Trinity

It is one of the oldest chapels in the city. Although it was rebuilt at the beginning of the 18th century, it retains part of its original structure.

➢ 6. Viceregal Art Museum is located

The Viceregal Art Museum is located in the so-called Casa Humboldt and houses an interesting museum exhibition that offers a panoramic view of the history of the city, its importance as a mining center, details on the history of the municipality of Santa Prisca and some works of art, sacrum and luxury items and everyday life of the time.

➢ 7. Jewelry

Enter the silver specialist jewelry stores that can be found all over the city. Buy earrings, bracelets, necklaces and key chains, among other things, at unbelievable prices !.

➢8. William Spratling Museum

The William Spratling Museum focuses on the region's pre-Hispanic past - although it displays other objects as well - and displays pieces from the Olmec and Mexican cultures that the American collected during his lifetime.

➢ 9. Temple of Chavarrieta

With a somber facade with a sober interior, it was built at the end of the 18th century. Its name is in honor of Antonio de Chavarrieta, a native of Taxco, who donated a beautiful crucifix made of onyx and marble to the temple.

➢ 10. Cerro del Huixteco

From here you have the best view of the city. In addition, it is a perfect park for observing the local flora and fauna, practicing extreme sports, zip lining, or staying at night to see the stars with a campfire and tent.

➢ 11. Cacahuamilpa grottoes

Here you can descend into the caves to admire various rock formations which, in contrast to the lights, create a fabulous spectacle. You can also rappel and climb.

➢12. Xochicalco

Get to know this archaeological zone, "Place of the Flower House", southwest of Morelos. It is a city-state that flourished in the epiclassical era and has important monuments and spaces such as the Central Plaza, the Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpents, the Temple of Stelae and a ball game.

Taxco, Mexico | Off-the-Beaten Path - the best program
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The magical city of Taxco
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