Mina Prehispánica de Taxco

Mina Prehispánica de Taxco is an ancient mining site in Taxco de Alarcón that was worked by indigenous peoples centuries before Spanish arrival. The accessible portion spans approximately 150 meters of tunnels where visitors can observe ore deposits and mineral veins still visible in the rock walls.

Indigenous communities worked this site between 1400 and 1500 to extract silver, gold, and other metals for trade purposes. After Spanish conquest, local people concealed the entrance, and a mission church was later built directly above it.

The site operates daily and visits typically last about 30 minutes, so comfortable shoes are recommended along with light layers for the cooler underground conditions. Access involves descending stairs and walking through narrow passages in the cool, slightly damp tunnel environment.

The entrance was intentionally concealed by local people after Spanish conquest and remained hidden for over 500 years until construction workers accidentally rediscovered it in 1930 while building a hotel. This hidden history makes it one of Mexico's few examples of an indigenous-protected archaeological site.

• Location: Taxco de Alarcón
• Address: Cerro, De La Misión #32, 40230 Gro.
• Phone: [phone]
• GPS coordinates: 18.55911,-99.60044
• Latest update: February 22, 2026 03:14