The beautiful and picturesque colonial city of Taxco features several silversmith workshops; since silver represents the origin, development, and peak of Taxco, this village is the ideal place to shop for this kind of jewelry as well as crafts made of this shiny metal. Also, you can admire the Santa Prisca Parish Church, which dates from the eighteenth century and is the religious symbol that identifies this city, emphasizing the devotion and the deeply-rooted traditions of the local people.
Description
Taxco was recently declared an area of historic monuments. The town is situated up on the mountain range of the Mexican state of Guerrero; it has adjusted to this uneven land through its town squares and tortuous streets, comprising a unique area of unsurpassable beauty.
During the discovery of the rich mineral fields, the area where Taxco currently lies had a special attraction for the Spaniards. Therefore in 1522, Hernan Cortez named the mines of this region as "Socavon del Rey" (Tunnel of the King), which later would turn into the city of Taxco.
The word "taxco" comes from the nahuatl language and means "ballgame place." The village is an enchanting silver labyrinth and definitely one of the most beautiful colonial towns in the country. This exceptional town features winding and cobbled narrow streets leading to countless religious temples and museums that keep the feeling of its builders. Taxco is an incomparable place inundated with works of art and colonial buildings, overwhelming the spirit of its visitors and always inviting them to stay longer.
A lot to discover
A cable railway ride is an ideal way to view a panorama of this beautiful city. There are not many cable cars in Mexico; therefore, you should not miss the opportunity of experiencing this tour that will allow you to admire the hills and forests of Taxco, as well as the red roof tiles typical of the houses of this unique town.
Taxco preserves buildings of high historic and artistic value, and they continue to house its inhabitants; one of the best examples used to belong to Don Jose de la Borda - this is now City Hall. In the main downtown area, you find the Santa Prisca Temple, a beautiful and characteristic building in Taxco. "La Casa de las Lagrimas" (The House of Tears) also lies in the center, named after the mistreatment given to the workers that built this place.