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ℹ️Practical info — Taxco
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💡 Tips
- Take the Teleférico (cable car) to the top for a spectacular aerial view of the white-washed town.
- Visit the Santa Prisca Church, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture with an impressive gilded interior.
- On Saturdays, visit the Silver Tianguis (market) for the best deals on jewelry.
- Use the small 'Combi' buses to get around, as the streets are too narrow for cars.
🍽 Food
A local specialty made with small insects that have a unique cinnamon-like flavor.
Hearty corn soup, usually served green or white with many toppings.
Thinly sliced salted beef, often served with cream and cheese in the markets.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for '925' stamps to ensure the quality of the silver jewelry.
The Saturday silver market near the bus station is world-famous.
A large statue on a hill offering a quiet spot to see the whole valley.
A smaller, quieter square away from the main tourist bustle.
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Taxco de Alarcón is situated in the state of Guerrero and is internationally renowned as Mexico's silver capital. The city clings to the steep slopes of the Sierra Madre del Sur and is famous for its labyrinthine cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses topped with red tile roofs. Founded by the Spanish in 1528 following the discovery of rich silver deposits, Taxco experienced a golden era in the 18th century under the patronage of José de la Borda. The city's architectural crown jewel is the Church of Santa Prisca, a masterpiece of Mexican Baroque (Churrigueresque) style featuring a magnificent façade and gilded altars. In the 1930s, American silversmith William Spratling revitalized the traditional craft, establishing Taxco as a hub for high-quality jewelry design. Today, the city remains a major tourist destination that has meticulously preserved its colonial character and is celebrated for its annual Silver Fair.
- Location: Mexico
- Top sights: Casa Borda · Cristo Taxqueña · Mirador
- Nearby: Iguala (8 km)
- Population: ~50.399 (2025)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Feb, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| Rain mm | 7 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 70 | 193 | 197 | 209 | 204 | 78 | 19 | 4 |
Geography
Facts
- Designated an official 'Pueblo Mágico' in 2002
- The Church of Santa Prisca was built between 1751 and 1758
- Host of the annual National Silver Fair (Feria de la Plata)
- Situated at an elevation of approximately 1,778 meters
- Once the most important mining center for New Spain
- Modern construction is prohibited in the historic district
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