Soak up the perfect climate of 'The City of Eternal Spring', Cuernavaca and enjoy a scenic drive to Taxco, the colonial silver mining city on a full day guided coach tour from Mexico City. You'll have the opportunity to purchase some of Mexico's beautiful jewelry and handicrafts as you become captivated by this city's extraordinary Old World ambiance!
Highlights
- Sightseeing tour of Taxco and Cuernavaca from Mexico City, Mexico
- Enjoy a city tour of Cuernavaca, known for its atmosphere and climate
- Explore Taxco with its cobblestone streets, cozy squares and picturesque marketplaces
- Visit Santa Prisca, one of Mexico's grandest churches
- Complimentary pickup and drop off from most downtown Mexico City, Reforma and Polanco hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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ViewTaxco churchPhoto by: Alexandra W09 2010 -
Bertha'sJust outside the cathedral is one of Taxco's oldest bars - Bertha's, which is said to be where the margarita was ...Photo by: Kevin F05 2013 -
The CathedralA view of the cathedral in Taxco.Photo by: Kevin F05 2013 -
Taxco StreetsTaxco's narrow streetsPhoto by: Kevin F05 2013 -
Great ViewView of Taxco from the Christ the Redeemer monument.Photo by: Kevin F05 2013 -
CuernavacaThe cathedral in Cuernavaca.Photo by: Kevin F05 2013 -
Mexico City, MX 2011 (Mark ...Taxco and Cuernavaca TourPhoto by: hilda129512 2011 -
TaxcoAmazing Silver jewelryPhoto by: Irina F03 2011 -
TaxcoCity ViewPhoto by: Irina F03 2011 -
TaxcoView from the restaurant where we had lunchPhoto by: Irina F03 2011 -
ChurchHas tons and tons of gold ornaments - church has an interesting storyPhoto by: Alexandra W09 2010 -
Town StreetWalking aroundPhoto by: Alexandra W09 2010 -
Doorreally liked the shot - a random door to a house on the streets of taxcoPhoto by: Alexandra W09 2010 -
TaxcoWalking aroundPhoto by: Alexandra W09 2010 -
Old ChurchFrom insidePhoto by: Alexandra W09 2010 -
Old ChurchCuernavacaPhoto by: Alexandra W09 2010 -
Taxco-silver shopIn Taxco you will find many places where you can buy yourself a nice souvenir (prices range from a couple of dollars ...Photo by: Olivia ZAustria, 04 2009 -
TaxcoTaxco - view from the restaurant balcony.Photo by: Olivia ZAustria, 04 2009 -
Taxco - the "silver ...Taxco - view from the restaurant balconyPhoto by: Olivia ZAustria, 04 2009 -
Cathedral in CuernavacaView of the Cathedral from the gardensPhoto by: Olivia ZAustria, 04 2009 -
Useful Information
District view of Taxco
Head to Cuernavaca, a popular weekend retreat for Mexico City residents, where a small city tour will be given. It is a beautiful city known as the 'city of eternal spring' for its joyous atmosphere and enjoyable climate.
You'll then take a scenic drive to Taxco, which is known as the 'silver city' and is one of the prettiest towns in Mexico. The city tumbles across a hillside with winding cobblestone streets, tile roofed buildings, cozy squares and a strong Old World ambiance that has survived for hundreds of years.
You'll then visit one of Mexico's grandest churches, Santa Prisca. It was built in 1759 by French immigrant Jose de la Borda who literally stumbled upon a huge silver claim. Santa Prisca is a riot of ornate Baroque styling flanked by twin bell towers. The interior displays some of Mexico's beautiful goldleaf ornamentation. You'll have plenty of time to have lunch and also visit the marketplace and the famous silversmith shops!
After seeing Taxco, it is time to head back to Mexico City where you'll be driven back to your hotel.
Reviewed by Kevin F, May 2013
This was an excellent day trip and a wonderful way to see colonial Mexico outside of Mexico City. The guide, Francisco, did a great job. The lunch (not included) was very good and the restaurant had a fine view of the cathedral. During the free time, I had enough time to hire a taxi to take me up the hill to the Christ the Redeemer monument for an amazing view of Taxco and the cathedral. There was even enough time to look around town a little after coming back down the hill.
Reviewed by Judith H, April 2013
Beautiful scenery and quaint villages
