Location: Taxco
Top Things to do in Taxco
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Taxco, Guerrero
A tradition dating back to the city's origins as a colonial mining capital, silver is the focal point of Taxco shopping, and indeed the most popular tourist pursuit. All around the picturesque town you'll find sellers of silver finery, from open air markets to metal workshops to high end boutiques.
Restaurants in Taxco
1. Yolotl Tap Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
We are the first and for the moment, the only Tap Room in the state of Guerrero. We offer quality craft beer brewed locally on tap and bottles in at least six styles, salud!
Reviewed By drivas31 - Toluca, Mexico
Whole Surprise to find craft beerists at Taxco!!! Amazing experience! Sarah, co-owner is an amazing host an all their beers belong to the house!! Fro BLONDES through IPAs to STOUTS... LOVELY PLACE!!!! A must to If you ar a craft beer lover!!
2. Hecho A Mano Idearte
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Hecho a Mano is a 100 % family tradition jewelry that has maintained the Quality in each of Its designs , Over the years We distinguish ourselves by convaining creativity and imagination , Achieving the elaboration of designs that you will only Find in Hecho a Mano . We Fully Trust in the Quality and Originality of Our Pieces , Come and Discover Designs and Good Taste in silver Jewelry .
Reviewed By tracypM5596VK
I got my first bracelet from Hecho a Mano more than 15 years ago, and this is THE place to visit in Taxco when looking for original designs. Their jewellery is unique and spectacular. If you can't make it to Taxco, you can also order through their web site. I just ordered a bracelet for Christmas and had an excellent experience with Manuel. My new bracelet arrived and it is even better than I expected. It is work of art and I love it! I highly recommend Hecho a Mano.
3. Santa Prisca de Taxco
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4.5 based on 1,114 reviews
This 18th-century church, built with funds provided by silver tycoon José de la Borda, is the centerpiece of the town's main square.
Reviewed By 82jhj - Los Angeles, United States
I'm always amaze on the level of intricacy the churches in Latino America. We couldnt walk a round the inside of the church, we just made it to the entrance. Go and visit beautiful architecture. The only thing that might be annoying is the supposed tourist guides that are pushy but some of the free info they're willing to share as u walk towards the entrance of the church. The one thing i wish would be access to the bell tower as a guided tour that would really cool
4. Museo Casa de Las Lagrimas o Casa Figueroa
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By ayunh2016
I somehow managed to avoid setting foot in a single silver shop during my stay in Taxco - this attraction is much more to my liking. Arrived right as it was opening and got a great tour in English by a sweet matron. It was amusing to hear her describing some of the ghastlier chapters in the house's history. I was also really intrigued by its incarnation after it was purchased by Señor Figueroa - lots of signed photos of American celebs - Bette Davis, Elvis, a youngish Richard Nixon (!) who passed through on their way to Acapulco back in the day. I would like to know more about this man who preserved the house while decking it out with art and a tiled bar from whence he served visitors a complimentary glass of tequila after he turned it into a museum. (Alas the tradition did not survive him) I really like this kind of museum, where the former occupants books of detective stories and the like are shelved alongside more rarified volumes. I could almost imagine that that nifty triptych medicine cabinet contained 60s era powders and pills!
5. Mina Prehispanica de Taxco
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
We offer a tour that will put you in direct contact with our history. You can observe the presence of silver and gold in its natural state as our ancestors left as mining originated in our culture. And if you like the adrenaline come and enjoy extreme sports in 100% natural scenarios from the bowels of the earth.
Reviewed By JimandMarya310 - La Independencia, Mexico
We recommend the tour and if your Spanish is not the best then ask for Alphonso aka "Pancho". He had the english required to explain the history, geology and mineralogy more than adequately. He also made the tour fun and there were some surprise guests!
6. MeZcaleria Xoco
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
A Great And Artesanal Cozy Place And Great Mezcal From The 8 States Of Mexico. Also, Ask For Others Local Spirits...
7. Casa Humboldt
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4.0 based on 70 reviews
This restored house named for the explorer Alexander Von Humboldt, who stayed here only for a single night in 1803, holds a collection of artifacts on 18th-century Catholicism.
8. Silver Museum (Museo de la Plateria)
9. Museo Guillermo Spratling
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4.0 based on 63 reviews
Named for American silversmith William Spratling, who opened a silver shop in Taxco in the 1930s, this museum holds his collection of indigenous artifacts.
Reviewed By sarahkE5365QB - Taxco, Mexico
A very sweet woman who is over 80 years old gave me a tour in Spanish. She had amazing energy, and I can only hope to be that good when I'm her age. The museum has information about the Dutch (or was it German) settler who made all of his money from the silver mine. But I would like to learn less about him and more about the local Mexican people and their experiences.
