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Your trip to Taxco.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Taxco – Guerrero Destination Acapulco and Taxco

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cuernavaca (CVJ) Cuernavaca · 80 km
Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México (MEX) Cidade do México · 175 km
Terminal de Autobuses Estrella de Oro Taxco 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Mexico City it’s about 170 km, roughly two and a half hours by bus or car. From Acapulco it’s about 270 km. The nearest airport is Cuernavaca (CVJ), about 80 km away; Mexico City airport (MEX) has more flights.

How many days

Two days: one for the center, Santa Prisca and the Cristo, and another for the Cacahuamilpa caves.

When to go

The climate is mild year-round, with rains from June to September. Holy Week has well-known processions, and in November the National Silver Fair takes place.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The streets are steep and narrow; white taxis and vans run through the town, and there are buses to the caves.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Taxco

Morning
Santa Prisca
Start with the church of Santa Prisca, on Plaza Borda, and see the gilded altarpieces inside.
Afternoon
Streets and silver
In the afternoon, wander the town’s slopes, the market and the silver workshops, and visit the Guillermo Spratling museum.
Late afternoon
Christ of Taxco
Late in the afternoon, climb up to the Cristo Monumental on the hilltop to view the town and the mountains.
Evening
Night at Plaza Borda
At night, dine near Plaza Borda and see Santa Prisca illuminated.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to see in Taxco?

The church of Santa Prisca, Plaza Borda, the silver workshops, the Cristo Monumental, the cable car and, nearby, the Cacahuamilpa caves.

Is Taxco far from Mexico City?

About 170 km, roughly two and a half hours.

Why is Taxco the silver city?

Because of the region’s silver mines and the silversmithing industry, which developed in the 20th century.

Do you need a car in Taxco?

No. The streets are steep and narrow, and taxis and vans circulate the town.

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