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Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit

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Overview

Take a full-day trip out of Mexico City to admire Taxco, a unique colonial town famous for its silver works.

Taxco is a colonial city with thousands of years of history. There, you will visit one of the most beautiful churches of Mexico, Santa Prisca; built in 1759 by the French immigrant José de la Borda, who literally ran into a huge amount of silver.

Visit an ancient pre-Hispanic mine, explore it and discover the mysteries it has kept for hundreds of years.

Taxco is known for its silver mines and quality stores. You will have the opportunity to visit a silver workshop, see and purchase works of art made by Mexican artisans. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant during your time in Taxco (if option selected).

What's Included

  • Lunch (if option selected)
  • Round transfer from meeting point
  • Guided visit to Prehispanic Mine (if option selected)
  • Drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Isabel La Católica 61-A
Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Cuernavaca

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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Catedral de Cuernavaca (pass by)

Catholic cathedral with a mural showing Mexico's first native saint, Felipe de Jesus.
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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.
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Taxco

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.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

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.
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Taxco

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (if option selected)
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Mina Prehispanica de Taxco

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.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5885P135

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272 reviews

Average 4.46 out of 5 stars based on 272 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch (if option selected).
  • Round transfer from meeting point.
  • Guided visit to Prehispanic Mine (if option selected).
  • Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Lunch (if option selected)
  • Round transfer from meeting point
  • Guided visit to Prehispanic Mine (if option selected)
  • Guide
  • Drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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