An Excursion to Taxco and Tehuacalco with Lunch,...

A wonderful day of sightseeing of the 17th century town of Taxco, Considered the silver capital of Mexico. Wander down the quaint cobbled streets of this town haggle & barter for some unique silver souvenirs. The silver jewelry in Taxco typically cost about half as much as in any other place. Tour includes a visit to the baroque Santa Prisca Cathedral. This tour is ideal for escaping the Acapulco heat for a day. Lunch included in Taxco. 

The name Xochicalco means “place of Flowers”, it was founded about 650 AD. by the Olmeca-Xicallanca, a Mayan group o trader from Campeche. The Quetzalcoatl pyramid, the main fortress, several ball courts and an underground solar observatory are the principal attractions for visitors to the site. As the sun passes through its zenith on May 14th & 15th and July 28th & 29th, a ray of sunlight passes through a narrow shaft in the ceiling of the observatory. The tour continues to Taxco for a wonderful sightseeing and to admire silver and Mexican handcrafts.

There are no questions about this tour