Taxco Day Trip

Taxco is a Mexican city famous for its silver workshops. On this day trip you'll discover the colonial architecture of the "City of Light" and the stunning church of Santa Prisca.

Taxco Day Trip

We will pick you up from your hotel at 7 am and make our way to Taxco de Alarcón, the silver capital of the world! This trip takes approximately three and a half hours. Upon arrival, we will visit the local silver workshops to learn about the mining industry and its historical significance in the region, as well as the skilled local craftsmen who work with zinc, copper, and silver.

The tour will also include a visit to the church of Santa Prisca, a notable Spanish-Baroque style basilica. It features detailed ornamentation, an altarpiece depicting the Souls of Purgatory, and a delicate ribbed vault, reflecting the region's craftsmanship and its mining history.

After the visit, there will be time to explore the Zócalo, or Plaza Borda. You will have two hours of free time to continue navigating its colonial streets and to visit temples such as San Bernardino de Siena, San Miguel Arcángel, or San Nicolás. Local cuisine can also be sampled in one of the area’s restaurants.

Following the explorations, we will return to your hotel in Acapulco, arriving around 7 pm.