Santa Prisca Church, Colonial church in Taxco de Alarcón, Mexico.
Santa Prisca is a Baroque church in Taxco de Alarcón built in the Churrigueresque style, distinguished by twin towers on its main facade. Inside, nine wooden altarpieces covered in gold leaf line the walls, while classical pilasters frame the architectural spaces.
José de la Borda, a wealthy mine owner, commissioned the construction between 1751 and 1758, funding the project with his silver fortune. The building arose during a period when Taxco was a major center for silver extraction and trade.
The interior displays paintings by Miguel Cabrera, including the Martyrdom of St. Sebastian and the Assumption, which show how colonial Mexican artists portrayed religious stories for worshippers. These works reflect the artistic traditions that developed when European and local traditions met in Mexico.
The site is open daily for visitors and religious services, with guided tours available for those wishing to explore architectural details. It is respectful to dress appropriately and note when photography may not be permitted during ceremonies.
Active silver mining operations continue beneath the church, creating ongoing challenges for the building's structural integrity. This underground activity has required special preservation techniques to keep the structure stable.
Location: Taxco de Alarcón
Architects: Diego Durán
Architectural style: baroque architecture, Churrigueresque
Website: https://youtu.be/-tU2gvlvwls
GPS coordinates: 18.55630,-99.60459
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00
Latin America is home to numerous sacred sites known for their spiritual significance. These places play a crucial role in the culture and history of the region. Each of these monuments offers a unique insight into the traditions and beliefs of its people.
Guerrero brings together Pacific coastline, colonial towns, and archaeological sites from pre-Hispanic civilizations. The landscape ranges from sandy beaches and offshore islands to cave systems and waterfalls in the mountainous interior of the Sierra Madre del Sur. Taxco displays baroque churches and silver mining heritage, while Acapulco combines modern resort areas with historical fortifications. The region preserves traces of different eras: Tehuacalco and Teopantecuanitlan document indigenous settlements, Santa Prisca Church showcases eighteenth-century colonial architecture, and Fort San Diego recalls the defensive structures of the colonial period. Natural spaces such as Cacahuamilpa Caves, the botanical garden in Acapulco, and remote beaches near Troncones or Barra de Potosí offer contrast to the cultural sites. The cliffs at La Quebrada and the bays around Zihuatanejo rank among the better-known coastal points, while smaller places like Ixcateopan present local history and rural life.
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