Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit
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At a glance
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Price from
- $39 / person
- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 612 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Up to 20 people
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Amigo Tours
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at the Amigo Tours Downtown Meeting Point at 6:20 am.
Description
Take a full-day trip out of Mexico City to admire Taxco, a unique colonial town famous for its silver works. Taxco is a colonial city with thousands of years of history. There, you will visit one of the most beautiful churches of Mexico, Santa Prisca; built in 1759 by the French immigrant José de la Borda, who literally ran into a huge amount of silver. Visit an ancient pre-Hispanic mine, explore it and discover the mysteries it has kept for hundreds of years. Taxco is known for its silver mines and quality stores. You will have the opportunity to visit a silver workshop, see and purchase works of art made by Mexican artisans. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant during your time in Taxco (if option selected).
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 6:20 AM, 8:00 AM, and 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 29
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $39
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $39
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $650.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 28.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca is the leafy capital of the state of Morelos, surrounded by the Tepozteco mountains. Former home of the Spanish conquistador Hernán de Cortés. To the southwest is the Cuernavaca Cathedral, a 16th-century walled monastery with a mural illustrating Mexico's first saint.
Catholic cathedral with a mural showing Mexico's first native saint, Felipe de Jesus.
Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos
A history museum in a former residence of a famous conquistador, with murals by Diego Rivera.
Continue exploring Taxco, a colonial city with hundreds of years of history. The city is nestled on a hillside with winding cobblestone streets, tile-roofed buildings, cozy squares, and a strong Old World ambiance that has survived through hundreds of years. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to explore a silver workshop, where you will be taught how to recognize the good silver and have free time to buy souvenirs, have lunch, take photos, etc. Taxco is known worldwide for its quality silver mines and shops so you will have the opportunity to see and buy art pieces from Mexican artisans.
Santa Prisca de Taxco
Visit the most beautiful temple in Mexico, Santa Prisca; built-in 1758 by the French immigrant José de la Borda, who literally stumbled upon a huge silver spring.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (if option selected)
Mina Prehispanica de Taxco
Depart from Mexico City, where you will take the road to Taxco, the oldest mining city in America. If you have selected the option, you will discover a unique mine in this place, the famous pre-Hispanic mine, you will go down in an authentic mining elevator and explore the corridors of this mine. Inside you will observe a representation where you will learn the way in which the ancient settlers obtained the precious minerals.
What's included
Included
Lunch (if option selected)
Round transfer from meeting point
Guide
Guided visit to Prehispanic Mine (if option selected)
Not included
Drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick up is only available if you select the private tour. Please, provide the name of your hotel to coordinate the pick up service.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
612 reviews
How it compares in Mexico City
- Starting price $39 is 74% below the typical $149 for tours of similar length in Mexico City
- Price unchanged over the last 26 days
Excurgo comparison of 2,359 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Only transportation option doesn't include the guided visits to Taxco and Cuernavaca. You will visit the cities at your own pace.
- Please be aware that this tour involves a considerate amount of walking on irregular ground
- Due to government immigration regulations, all passengers must present their passport, whether physical, digital, or photocopied, which proves their legal stay in Mexico. In the event that someone does not present the physical document, it is necessary to show the passport page with the entry stamp into the country, as well as the page with the person's data.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit take?
Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit cost?
Prices start at $39 per person for this Mexico City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $650. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:20 AM, 8:00 AM, and 9:00 AM.
How much does Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $39, adults from $39.
Can I cancel Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Hotel pick up is only available if you select the private tour. Please, provide the name of your hotel to coordinate the pick up service. Pickup points include Hotel Punto MX.
What languages is Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 612 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Amigo Tours.
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