Taxco is a beautiful colonial town and one of the most attractive destinations in the state of Guerrero. It is located in a geographic area defined by mountains and hills, which give to your Skyline some topographical feature of the north of this country entity projection. The big mining developed in the place, especially for the production of silver Taxco consolidated as one of the most important mining centers of New Spain times. Many of the beautiful buildings that ennoble their streets, dating precisely this golden era.

Whoever runs for the first time this magnificent place, usually it is fascinated by the colonial atmosphere that particularized. Full of ancient and stately mansions, with cobbled streets and suggestive alleys, visitors to walk above, arriving in pleasant small plazas and great charm. Do not forget that, for their beauty, natural resources, tourism infrastructure and ancient traditions, Taxco has the title of Magic Town.

As happens with other major cities of great geographical elevation, Taxco has several viewpoints.Since they can get amazing views of the place. However, perhaps the best view of Taxco is obtained from the top of its cable car, which gives us a spectacular view of this magical town at an elevation of 173 meters.

Moreover, closer to the traditional cuisine of Taxco, it is another of its great attractions. Different typical dishes of this community are a treasure Guerrero gastronomy, tradition and culture.Guerrero In this city you can enjoy everything from delicious soups to strange insects, rich palate, as jumiles. In the latter case, each October Taxco is done, the popular Fair Jumil. Moreover they served in the excellent restaurants that exist in this city: both culinary creations of international court, such as pre-Hispanic dishes noticeable influence.

It is interesting that the name comes from the Nahuatl Taxco, "Tlachco" which means "place of the ball game." Later he obtained the official name of Taxco, as a tribute to the great writer Juan Ruiz de Alarcon, Guerrero born in this community in the sixteenth century.

Worth to be captivated by the charm of Taxco, which mixes his novohispano, glorious and full of splendor past, with the warmth of its people and its talented artisans who work especially silver and other metals- to offer , unique in Mexico. tourist and cultural experience

Culture, tradition and a lot of money in Taxco Magic Town
One of the best known aspects of Taxco, is its remarkable silver production. It is the old mining town of America and its typical handicraft work and silver ornaments enjoys international recognition. Tourists visiting Taxco, are filled with its colonial atmosphere and can enjoy beautiful buildings full of history and tradition, such as the Temple of Santa Prisca, built more than two centuries old Baroque court novohispano.

Visit the Museum of Silverware, Guillermo Spratling Museum, the Hacienda El Chorrillo.

When you visit Taxco, be sure to go to the former convent of San Bernardino, the Spratling Museum, the Humboldt House, the House Figueroa, Juan Ruiz de Alarcon house, the Temple of San Miguel, the exhacienda of St. John Baptist, and also dare a trip on the cable car, which is used at the same time means of transport and recreation for visitors to Taxco. This cozy Guerrero village also abounds in theaters, parks, dancing, and beautiful gardens. The time of year, most tourism is April, just as the National Silver Fair is held. Also at Easter, many people take the opportunity to relax and have fun in Taxco. Among the typical dishes that you can taste there, stick insects in the jumiles delicious tacos or accompanied by mole, barbecue and November, the delicious pan de muerto. Also must visit are the base of the city, the craft market and the Christ of Atache.

Taxco main activities in Magic Town
Architecture, grottoes.

Taxco is located 200 kilometers from Mexico City, if you go by car, take into account that the route is starting from the Federal District, through the Autopista del Sol in the booth of Alpuyeca branches Taxco are followed; by bus, there are two lines that take you to the city in the South terminal in Mexico City.