If we take into account that the city of Taxco was recently declared an area of historic monuments, and its museums are considered a National Heritage, we should not be surprised that many of the main attractions in this picturesque village are colonial buildings.
Thanks to its surroundings, full of rivers amidst lush jungle, you find an endless number of activities and points of interest, one of the most outstanding being Grutas de Cacahuamilpa (Cacahuamilpa Caverns), less than 20 miles away. Along your walking tour through Taxco, or while practicing an extreme sport, you will probably run into a badger, armadillo, lizard, ocelot, or some wildcat wandering around.
Santa Prisca Parich Church
This church is an excellent example of baroque art in Mexico and the entire American continent. Due to its great importance, the construction of this parish church involved several artists who gave this unique building its shape with their distinctive hallmark. On its lavish façade are diverse sculptural forms made of pink quarry, and it features the typical adornments of the churrigueresco style; its two tall and very thin towers are embellished with images of saints - in the center is the image of the Immaculate Conception, of whom the people of Taxco are devoted followers.
Inside the church, 12 different altars can be admired. They are exquisitely adorned with wood and gold leaf. Here, different saints are faithfully venerated by local people. It is difficult to describe the sensation derived from this exceptional place; it takes physical presence to feel its greatness.
The Cable Railway
Taxco features a cable railway that runs half a mile high for almost 200 yards; this is an attraction that one can enjoy in only very few places in Mexico. The cable car ride delights with its precious panorama of the city, from Los Arcos (where the town begins) to Monte Taxco. Do not miss the opportunity to view Taxco "from another perspective."
William Spratling Museum
This museum shows us through photographs and street plans how the village of Taxco has evolved. Also on exhibit are about 300 collection pieces of pre-Hispanic art, such as vessels and statuettes, typical of the cultural diversity of Ancient Mexico. This museum was built in honor of William Spratling, a great promoter of local silversmith activity and Mexican artisans' talent, leaving a valuable artistic legacy for future generations.
Twentieth Century Social History Museum of Taxco
One of the greatest examples of baroque architecture of the 18th Century, this museum shows us the main characteristics, as well as the cultural and human progress, of the Guerrero people. You will feel that you have stepped back in time through the paintings, pictures, and different ornaments strategically placed and well-lit to highlight their beauty and the importance of the events that have led to what is now the gorgeous village of Taxco de Alarcon.
Viceroyal Art Museum of Taxco
This beautiful seventeenth century building is situated inside the Humboldt House; this amazing museum that features 14 exhibition halls, allows us to know the history of the city, its mining growth as well as important data about the Santa Prisca Parish Church, which is the main architectural construction in Taxco. At this museum you will be able to admire liturgical objects and a wide variety of baroque art items.
"Antonio Pineda" Silversmith Museum
In this museum, also known as "Patio de las Artesanias" (Crafts Patio), Mr. Pineda collected silver items from different artisans and designers, managing to get a magnificent collection representative of silversmiths throughout the country. Moreover, the museum shows us works with which Mr. Pineda won national and international awards thanks to his silver designs.
Borda House
Holy Trinity Temple
Former City Hall
This great edifice, built at the end of the 18th Century, features a mural that recounts the history of Mexico. In addition, it is furnished with period pieces, which hearken back to the days of the powerful landowners and horse-drawn carts moving along cobblestone streets. Nowadays, this building houses the City Council.
Cacahuamilpa Caverns
In the southern Sierra Madre, in a mountainous area only a few minutes from Taxco, admire natural beauty by visiting the Cacahuamilpa Caverns. The large and different inner spaces, uneven lighting, shades, rock structure, and visitors' imaginations shape the capricious formations created by limestone petrified from seeping water, either hanging from the ceiling (stalactites) or going up from the ground (stalagmites).
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