Taxco de Alarcón, Colonial mining city in Guerrero, Mexico
The streets of Taxco curve through white buildings with iron balconies, following the natural contours of the mountainous terrain at 1778 meters elevation.
Spanish colonizers established silver mines in Taxco during the 16th century, transforming the former Tlapanec settlement into a major mining center.
The Santa Prisca Church, built in 1751, represents Mexican Baroque architecture with detailed stone carvings, twin towers, and three interior altarpieces.
Local silversmiths maintain workshops throughout the city where visitors can purchase authentic silver jewelry and observe traditional crafting techniques.
The network of steep cobblestone streets requires modified Volkswagen Beetle taxis to navigate the narrow passages between colonial buildings.
Location: Guerrero
Location: Taxco de Alarcón
Elevation above the sea: 1,778 m
Website: http://taxco.gob.mx
GPS coordinates: 18.55462,-99.60592
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
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