A Fascinating Day in Taxco Magical Town & CavesTrip from Acapulco Brkfst & Lunch
LET YOUR EYES FILL OF MEXICAN COLORS
Let someone else do the driving in to a magical visit to silver colonial town with over 500 of years of history. A combination trip of history, baroque in it's architecture, narrow cobblestone streets, stunning picturesque white stucco houses, good food, of course shopping and it's friendly people.Taxco mines still active and has so much silver that the mines used to supplied more than a third of the world’s silver.
If you’re looking to get a real taste of an old colonial period Mexico, Taxco deliver this in spades.
This was the most well-known of all of Mexico’s silver cities as the richest city in New Spain back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
Beyond the silver metal, 16th century baroque-style Santa Prisca church is an extraordinarily beautiful parish with 12 tall altars covered each with tiny thin of karat of gold. The whole construction done it in baroque style wich is the art of the height of the Spanish empire and its New Espain era.
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Stop At: Santa Prisca de Taxco, Plaza Borda, Taxco Mexico
The icon of Taxco, Santa Prisca is one of Mexico’s most beautiful and striking pieces of baroque architecture. Its standout feature (best viewed side-on) is the contrast between its belfries, with their elaborate Churrigueresque facade, and the far more simple, constrained and elegant nave. The rose-colored stone used on the facade is extraordinarily beautiful in sunlight – look for the oval bas-relief depiction of Christ’s baptism above the doorway. Inside, the intricately sculpted, gold-covered altarpieces are equally fine Churrigueresque specimens.
Santa Prisca was a labor of love for town hero José de la Borda. The local Catholic hierarchy allowed the silver magnate to donate this church to Taxco on the condition that he mortgage his mansion and other assets to guarantee its completion. The project nearly bankrupted him, but the risk produced an extraordinary legacy. It was designed by Spanish architects Juan Caballero and Diego Durán, and was constructed between 1751 and 1758.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Taxco, Taxco, Pacific Coast
FULL DAY TAXCO FROM ACAPULCO WITH BREAKFAST & LUNCH. (DRINKS AT RESTAURANT ARE NOT INCLUDED) Colonial town with over 500 of years of history.
Livi it, you´ll Love it!
Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city and let your eyes fill of Mexican colors. 3 hour drive from Acapulco. This little town situated on a steep hillside and will made you fall in love. Picturesque streets, colors everywhere, the vibes of its people is amazing and good food. It's one of the best preserved colonial cities in Mexico, best known as the capital of silver and of course shopping (optional).
Available: Monday to Friday.
ELEVATION 1778 mt above sea level.
Departure Times: 6:30AM only Taxco Excursion.
Departure Times: 5:00 AM if you selected Taxco Excursion & CAVES combo.
- INCLUSIONS:
°Hotel pickup & drop off.
- BREAKFAST & LUNCH.
- PROFESSIONAL GUIDE ASSISTANCE.
NOT INCLUDED At Restaurant::
DRINKS & Gratuities are not included |
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Callejoneada Taxco, Taxco 40200 Mexico
One of the oldest factory direct Jewelry in town, where collections of gorgeous sterling silver are. Its production is based in Taxco, Gro, Mexico.Taxco sterling silver production giving the opportunity to compete in design and quality with Italy and US jewelry.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Callejoneada Taxco, Taxco 40200 Mexico
LUNCH TIME near by main square in el Toril Restaurant.
NOTE:Drinks & Gratuities at restaurant are not included.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parque Nacional Grutas de Cacahuamilpa, Municipio de Pilcaya, Guerrero, 40391 Mexico
(CAVES EXCURSION IF OPTION IS SELECTED ONLY) The caverns are indeed beautiful and impressive. They’re worth a trip. It’s around 2.5 km of walking go back and forth including two somewhat steep ascents on steps carved from rock. This is a natural wonder located just 30 km from Taxco, and admire the amazing rock formations that nature has carved for millions of years
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions
- Breakfast
- Mexican Lunch
- Air conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Parque Nacional Grutas de Cacahuamilpa
Exclusions
- DRINKS AT RESTAURANTS ARE NOT INCLUDED
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soda/Pop
- gratuities at restaurant
- CAVES EXCURSION IF OPTION IS SELECTED ONLY
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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