2025 Taxco Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

One Day in Taxco ‖ Mexico || As the cover of Lonely Planet's *Mexico*, this small town is probably the first place many people notice before coming to Mexico. Compared to its world-renowned status as the "Silver Capital of the World" 500 years ago, Taxco, now depleted of its silver mines, is merely a supplementary destination for tourists visiting Mexico City in their spare time. This reminds me of Potosí, a small town in Bolivia that I visited years ago. Similar resources and circumstances have made them a microcosm of local history. The collision and fusion of ancient Indian civilization and foreign Catholic culture have created its inclusive and unique style. The houses, built on the mountainside, are layered and scattered, like an elderly person, glamorous and elegant, narrating the changes of time with pieces of exquisitely crafted silverware. Mexican niche cultural travel destination, World Heritage City, unique colors of each town, unpopular and interesting city, cultural documentary travel

I had such a great time in Taxco! The best part was walking around the narrow, old streets. They’re all cobblestone, and every corner you turn feels like a little hidden gem. It was so fun to just explore and see the old buildings, cool shops, and beautiful views. But then it's all up and down, so I was really tired by the end of each day. Still couldn't stop walling to see more and more though. Taxco is known for silver, so there are tons of silver shops. I ended up buying a silver earrings as a souvenir, and there were so many other pieces I wanted! Also, all the taxis are old Volkswagen Beetles. Small thing, but they look so cute! #northamericatrip #mexico #taxco #guerrero

Silver mining area: Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico #Mexico #Taxco #Silver

Located about a 3-hour drive from the outskirts of Mexico City, this town is a blend of European charm from the Spanish colonial era and Mexican flair. The entire town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its unified scenery makes it perfect for photography and sightseeing. If you are staying in the Mexico City area for more than a week, it is recommended to visit the suburbs such as Taxco and San Miguel de Allende. Both are incredibly beautiful and can be described as Instagram-worthy towns.

Mexico's magical town Taxco is really beautiful, with a view at every step, but it's a bit too commercialized. The white houses and walls in the mountain town, the white Beetle taxis weaving through the winding alleys, the silver jewelry in the shops, everything in Taxco revolves around silver. The town's roads are narrow and steep, which really tests your driving skills, driving here feels a lot like driving in the old town of Qingdao with its 'poluo youzi'. Many balconies in the town have been turned into restaurants, where you can order local delicacies and enjoy the hustle and bustle. Like every Mexican city center has a zocalo square, so does this place. On one side of the square is the famous local Baroque-style church Santa Prisca, which is the iconic building here. It is said that the church was built by the Spaniard Jose de la Borda in 1716. At that time, he stumbled upon a new vein of silver mines when his horse's hoof was tripped by it as he rode through here, which made him a silver tycoon in this area. As a devout Catholic, he built this church here to give back to the divine. For 50 pesos, you can climb to the top of the church, and the surrounding scenery is worth the ticket price. Silverware shops and stalls are scattered throughout the town, where you can choose silver necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, etc. It is recommended to visit the Museo Guilermo Spratling, which has a very simple and atmospheric design.

Taxco de Alarcón is a municipality in the state of Guerrero, Mexico. It is usually called simply Taxco. It is located in the northern part of the state, and is relatively close to Mexico City, about 170 km away. Taxco is a famous tourist destination for its silver crafts. It is close enough to Mexico City by bus that you can make a day trip there. The city of Taxco has many hills, so it was quite a challenge. There are also silver shops where you can buy silver at low prices. You need to be careful about whether it is genuine or not. It is recommended that you make sure that the numbers are clearly written before buying. #Mexico #Taxco