Ex-Hacienda of San Juan Bautista Excursion

Would you like to get to know the silver culture of Guerrero? On this excursion to the Ex-Hacienda of San Juan Bautista, we'll explore one of the few medieval ranches in this region dedicated to silver production.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Calle Juan Ruiz de Alarcón in Taxco and head for the Ex-Hacienda of San Juan Bautista, one of the few medieval-style ranches in Guerrero.

After a half-hour drive to the town of La Meca de la Plata, we'll reach the Ex-Hacienda of San Juan Bautista and learn about the procedure used to manipulate the silver and metals during the 16th century.

We'll explore this castle, discovering the intramural hydraulic system, the aqueduct, the stone mills, and the tanks where mercury was added to the stones for the extraction of silver.

After learning about the silver culture of Guerrero, we'll return to Taxco and conclude the tour after a 3-hour excursion.