Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit

1. Cuernavaca
   2h
   Cuernavaca is the leafy capital of the state of Morelos, surrounded by the Tepozteco mountains. Former home of the Spanish conquistador Hernán de Cortés. To the southwest is the Cuernavaca Cathedral, a 16th-century walled monastery with a mural illustrating Mexico's first saint.
2. Pass by
   Catholic cathedral with a mural showing Mexico's first native saint, Felipe de Jesus.
3. Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos
   Pass by
   A history museum in a former residence of a famous conquistador, with murals by Diego Rivera.
4. 3h
   Continue exploring Taxco, a colonial city with hundreds of years of history.
   The city is nestled on a hillside with winding cobblestone streets, tile-roofed buildings, cozy squares, and a strong Old World ambiance that has survived through hundreds of years.
   During your visit, you will have the opportunity to explore a silver workshop, where you will be taught how to recognize the good silver and have free time to buy souvenirs, have lunch, take photos, etc.
   Taxco is known worldwide for its quality silver mines and shops so you will have the opportunity to see and buy art pieces from Mexican artisans.
5. Santa Prisca de Taxco
   Pass by
   Visit the most beautiful temple in Mexico, Santa Prisca; built-in 1758 by the French immigrant José de la Borda, who literally stumbled upon a huge silver spring.
6. 1h
   Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (if option selected)
7. Mina Prehispanica de Taxco
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Depart from Mexico City, where you will take the road to Taxco, the oldest mining city in America.
   
   If you have selected the option, you will discover a unique mine in this place, the famous pre-Hispanic mine, you will go down in an authentic mining elevator and explore the corridors of this mine. Inside you will observe a representation where you will learn the way in which the ancient settlers obtained the precious minerals.

Pickup details

Hotel pick up is only available if you select the private tour. Please, provide the name of your hotel to coordinate the pick up service.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Only transportation option doesn't include the guided visits to Taxco and Cuernavaca. You will visit the cities at your own pace.
• Please be aware that this tour involves a considerate amount of walking on irregular ground
• Due to government immigration regulations, all passengers must present their passport, whether physical, digital, or photocopied, which proves their legal stay in Mexico. In the event that someone does not present the physical document, it is necessary to show the passport page with the entry stamp into the country, as well as the page with the person's data.