Small Group: The Magical Colonial Towns of Taxco and Cuernavaca
Overview
Cuernavaca and Taxco offer rich cultural experiences through their architectural wonders and vibrant markets. Guided by expert local guides, this day tour excursion begins in Cuernavaca, known as the “City of Eternal Spring.”
- 🏰 Visit the 16th-century Cathedral of the Assumption, an architectural masterpiece steeped in history.
- 🛍️ Wander cobblestone streets in Taxco and admire the iconic Santa Prisca Church, a baroque gem with panoramic views.
- 🎨 Explore bustling markets showcasing handmade silver jewelry and crafts, witnessing the artistry of local silversmiths.
- 🌄 This tour blends history, culture, and breathtaking scenery for a perfect day of adventure activities.
- ⚠️ Please note that this tour requires walking on uneven surfaces; comfortable footwear is recommended.
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- Pickup and drop-off from/to meeting point.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Beverages
- Food
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Plaza de la Constitucion. In Cuernavaca which means “next to the trees", you will enjoy the view of the Cathedral, one of the oldest buildings in the country and fifth building in Mexico dedicated to the Catholic cult, built in 1529 by the Order of the Franciscans (World Heritage). We will also see the exterior of the Palacio de Cortés, built by order of Hernán Cortés in the years immediately following the conquest of Mexico. Finally, we will observe the Monument to Morelos, an insurgent military and Mexican patriot, who organized and was the architect of the second stage of the Mexican War of Independence.
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Santa Prisca de TaxcoWe will continue to visit one of the treasures of the Sierra Madre: Taxco, "Silver Capital of the World", a colonial city with hundreds of years of history and one of the "magic towns" of the country. It is a picturesque little town, with cobbled streets and narrow, full of silver jewelry workshops. Here there will be time to have lunch where you wish and then we will visit one of the largest churches in Mexico: Santa Prisca, built in 1759 in the baroque style of New Spain and with stones from the area. Taxco is known worldwide for its silver mines and is one of the oldest mining centers in the continent, with operating mines and a culture of metal crafts that date back to the era of the viceroyalty. You will have the opportunity to see and buy silverware in this exclusive place.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.