Private Tour: The Colonial Towns of Taxco and Cuernavaca from Mexico City
Description
Discover the charm of Cuernavaca and Taxco on unforgettable tour from Mexico City guided by our expert local guides. This day tour excursion begins in Cuernavaca, the “City of Eternal Spring,” where you will explore among other things the 16th-century Cathedral of the Assumption, an architectural masterpiece rich in history. Next, journey to Taxco, famous for its silver craftsmanship and stunning hillside vistas. Wander cobblestone streets to the iconic Santa Prisca Church, a baroque gem offering panoramic views. Explore bustling markets showcasing handmade silver jewelry and crafts, and witness the artistry of local silversmiths. This tour blends history, culture, and breathtaking scenery, offering a perfect day of adventure activities and cultural immersion. In summary, this tour to Cuernavaca and Taxco provide a journey through the region’s architectural wonders, vibrant markets, and rich cultural heritage and it promises an experience that captures the essence of central Mexico
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Itinerary
. In Cuernavaca which means “next to the trees", you will enjoy the view of the Cathedral, one of the oldest buildings in the country and fifth building in Mexico dedicated to the Catholic cult, built in 1529 by the Order of the Franciscans (World Heritage). We will also see the exterior of the Palacio de Cortés, built by order of Hernán Cortés in the years immediately following the conquest of Mexico. Finally, we will observe the Monument to Morelos, an insurgent military and Mexican patriot, who organized and was the architect of the second stage of the Mexican War of Independence.
We will continue to visit one of the treasures of the Sierra Madre: Taxco, "Silver Capital of the World", a colonial city with hundreds of years of history and one of the "magic towns" of the country. It is a picturesque little town, with cobbled streets and narrow, full of silver jewelry workshops. Here there will be time to have lunch where you wish and then we will visit one of the largest churches in Mexico: Santa Prisca, built in 1759 in the baroque style of New Spain and with stones from the area. Taxco is known worldwide for its silver mines and is one of the oldest mining centers in the continent, with operating mines and a culture of metal crafts that date back to the era of the viceroyalty. You will have the opportunity to see and buy silverware in this exclusive place.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up travellers in most hotels in Down Town Area. If your hotel is outside downtown radio, we will contact you to assign the closest meeting point for your convenience.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We have put in place a Safe and Healty International Protocol to ensure you travel secure during your tour.
- Customers with high temperature or clear symptoms of flu or dry cough will not be allowed in the tour
- We will advise you to wear a mask as a safety procedure.
Reviews(7)
I want to share my review of the recent guide we made for the Magic Towns of Puebla and Taxco. Without fear of mistake, this has been one of the best experiences in all the trips I have made. The Guide: Ernesto Ernesto is simply one of the best guides I’ve come across. He is a very knowledgeable and cultured guy, but what really makes a difference is the love he puts into what he does. Knowledge: Deeply master the history of Mexico and every corner we visit. Attention: He was very punctual, friendly and polite throughout. Flexibility: The time delivered in each place was ideal; it was very flexible for us to enjoy our pace. Transportation and Security: Manuel I can't stop mentioning our driver, Manuel. We travel in a very comfortable vehicle and, most importantly, we always feel safe. Handling: Expert driving at the right speed. Experience: You can see their en route knowledge and their commitment to group safety. In short, both are excellent people who made this trip unforgettable. If you are looking for an enriching, safe and professional experience, they are the ideal team.
Dear Customer Thank you very much for sharing such a beautiful and meaningful review. We are truly honored to know that this experience stands out as one of the best among your travels. Reading your words about the passion, knowledge, and dedication shown throughout the tour means a great deal to us at "Interliv Travel". We are especially grateful for your recognition of Ernesto’s outstanding work as a guide. His deep knowledge of Mexican history, cultural insight, punctuality, and genuine love for what he does are qualities we deeply value, and we are delighted to know they made such a positive impact on your journey. Likewise, your kind words about Manuel and the safe, comfortable transportation are truly appreciated. Feeling secure and well cared for throughout the trip is essential, and we are very glad this was reflected in your experience. Thank you for trusting us and for recommending our team so warmly. It was a pleasure to be part of your journey, and we hope to welcome you again on another unforgettable adventure. We wish you a safe journey home and send you our warmest regards. From Abigail Alva
Good tour but it is a long day. Our tour guide was very pleasant and informative. Cuernavaca is a bigger city with a smaller colonial city center. Taxco was quaint and good place to purchase silver.
Dear customer Thank you for joining The Colonial Towns of Taxco and Cuernavaca and for choosing Interliv Travel. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the day and found your guide pleasant and informative. Cuernavaca’s contrast between its large city size and small colonial center, along with Taxco’s charm and excellent silver shops, are exactly what make this tour special. We appreciate your feedback about the length of the day as well — it helps us keep improving the experience. We hope to welcome you back for another tour soon! Have a safe tour home Lots of greetings from Abigail Alva
Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide and great driver that made you feel safe. Our original date of our tour was cancelled about two hours before they were scheduled to pick us up due to van troubles so it's best to have a back up plan. Thankfully we were able to get on the same tour a few days later. Even though I asked what time an estimated time to return would be, the contact on whatsapp was off by three hours so best to not make any plans that evening and be sure to eat before getting back on the van since it takes a while to drop all the other passengers off.
Dear Costumer Thank you so much for writing your comment to Interliv Travel. We are always interested in improving our service and therefor your comment will effect the future of this compagny. We are very sorry we had to cancel the first tour for you guys - unfortunately this things can happend. We are happy that we could show you the beautiful towns of Mexico a few days later. Please have a wonderfull day. With warm greetings from Christina Sørensen
Orlando is a first class tour guide. A+. Taxco and Cuernavaca are worth the visit. puebla/cholula is better if you must choose. But I would go to Taxco with Orlando over Puebla with an average guide!
Malu was so very knowledgeable of every place we went to and was so fun to spend the day with. Our driver was very professional and safe. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Our tour guide was fantastic which led to an amazing tour! Scenes were amazing, shopping was great, and foods were tantalizing. Mountains all around! Would definitely recommend this tour! Again, highest regards to our guide!
Great Day Trip to the historic towns of Taxco and Cuernavaca. Taxco is a mist do attraction if you are a silver lover. You will be able to find shops with high quality jewelry pieces. They are both beautiful and charming towns with beautiful streets and churches. Javier our guide was very professional and knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our trip. Definitely recommend .
