Taxco and Cuernavaca from Mexico City
Location : Mexico City, Mexico
Duration : 10 hours (approx.)
Discover two jewels in Mexico — Taxco and Cuernavaca — on this day tour from Mexico City. In Taxco, known as the ‘silver city,’ you’ll visit Santa Prisca, one of Mexico’s grandest churches, and walk along cobblestone streets full of Old World charm. Plus, see for yourself why so many Mexico City locals escape to Cuernavaca, ‘the city of eternal spring,’ as a weekend retreat. Hotel transport included.
Highlights
- Sightseeing tour of Taxco and Cuernavaca from Mexico City
- Discover the town of Cuernavaca, known for its tranquil atmosphere and pleasant climate
- Explore Taxco with its cobblestone streets, cozy squares and picturesque marketplaces
- Visit Santa Prisca, one of Mexico's grandest churches
- Pickup and drop-off from most downtown Mexico City, Reforma and Polanco hotels included
What You Can Expect
After hotel pickup in downtown Mexico City, travel with your guide to Cuernavaca. Soak up the balmy weather as you take a brief tour of 'The City of Eternal Spring,’ a favorite weekend escape for Mexico City residents.
Next, enjoy a beautiful drive to Taxco, a colonial silver mining city. Located on a hillside surrounded by rugged mountains and cliffs, Taxco exudes Old World charm with its meandering cobblestone streets, quaint squares and tile-roofed buildings.
In Plaza Borda, admire Santa Prisca, an 18th-century rose-hued cathedral with twin bell towers, built with ornate Churrigueresque influence. Learn about how Jose de la Borda happened upon a massive silver claim, became one of Mexico’s wealthiest men who then had Santa Prisca constructed. Inside the church, you’ll find gorgeous goldleaf work.
Enjoy free time for lunch and souvenir shopping in Taxco’s marketplace and silversmith shops. Your day tour ends with transport and drop-off at your Mexico City hotel.
