Free Cancellation
Language:
English
,
Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 11 Hours
Do this because
Learn about the importance of the silver mines of Taxco
Admire Santa Prisca, one of the most beautiful churches in the country
Visit a one-of-a-kind pre-Hispanic mine and live an incredible experience
What to expect
Take a full-day trip out of Mexico City to visit Taxco, a town with a rich history that predates the colonial era by thousands of years. Taxco is renowned for its silver craftsmanship, which has roots in the skills and knowledge of Indigenous peoples who first mined these lands long before Spanish colonisation. One of the highlights of your visit will be Santa Prisca, a church built in 1759 by José de la Borda.While in Taxco, you can explore an ancient pre-Hispanic mine (if option selected), a testament to the sophisticated mining techniques developed by Indigenous communities between 1400 and...
Take a full-day trip out of Mexico City to visit Taxco, a town with a rich history that predates the colonial era by thousands of years. Taxco is renowned for its silver craftsmanship, which has roots in the skills and knowledge of Indigenous peoples who first mined these lands long before Spanish colonisation. One of the highlights of your visit will be Santa Prisca, a church built in 1759 by José de la Borda.While in Taxco, you can explore an ancient pre-Hispanic mine (if option selected), a testament to the sophisticated mining techniques developed by Indigenous communities between 1400 and 1500. This site offers a glimpse into their deep connection to the land and the resources it provided, long before the arrival of European colonisers.Taxco's legacy as a centre for silver continues today, where local artisans carry forward their craft, combining traditional techniques with modern creativity. By visiting local workshops, you can see these artisans' work firsthand, appreciating the skills passed down through generations and supporting their artistry by purchasing unique, high-quality silver pieces.
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What's included
Roundtrip transportation from the meeting point
Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Optional entrance to pre-Hispanic mine
What's not included
Food and drinks
What to remember
Accessibility:
This tour involves a moderate level of physical activity on irregular ground
Know in advance:
You can choose between the 'Guided tour' with ticket to the pre-Hispanic mine and the 'Tour without entrance ticket'
Please note that the meeting point varies depending on the tour departure time. The exact meeting place and time will be confirmed the day before the tour
Due to government immigration regulations, all passengers must present their passport, whether physical, digital, or photocopied, which proves their legal stay in Mexico. In the event that someone does not present the physical document, it is necessary to show the passport page with the entry stamp into the country, as well as the page with the person's data
Remember to bring:
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Meeting point:
Meet your guide at 6.20am at Hostal Amigo in the historic centre of Mexico City (Isabel La Católica 61-A, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Mexico City). Only for 8.00am departures on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, you will meet your guide at one of the following locations: Hotel Fiesta Americana Reforma (Av. P.º de la Reforma 80, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Mexico City); Hotel Four Points (Av. Álvaro Obregón 38, Centro Urbano Pdte. Juárez, Roma Nte., Cuauhtémoc, 06700 Mexico City); Churrería El Moro (Av. Michoacán 27 Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Mexico City); Starbucks Campos Elíseos (Galileo 8, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11550 Mexico City); or Zócalo Central Hotel (Av. 5 de Mayo 61 Cuauhtémoc, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Mexico City). The exact meeting place and time will be confirmed the day before the tour.