Explore Cuernavaca and Taxco’s colonial gems, ancient mines, and rich history. Discover hidden stories and cultural treasures on this exclusive tour.
Explore Cuernavaca and Taxco’s colonial gems, ancient mines, and rich history. Discover hidden stories and cultural treasures on this exclusive tour.
- Mexico City - Join your tour guide and proceed to Taxco.
- Cuernavaca - Upon arrival, explore the historic Cathedral featuring a 16th-century monastery and a mural of Saint Pope Juan Diego. Continue to the impressive Palacio de Cortés, home to the Cuauhnahuac Regional Museum, which boasts stunning Diego Rivera murals depicting the region’s…
- Mexico City - Join your tour guide and proceed to Taxco.
- Cuernavaca - Upon arrival, explore the historic Cathedral featuring a 16th-century monastery and a mural of Saint Pope Juan Diego. Continue to the impressive Palacio de Cortés, home to the Cuauhnahuac Regional Museum, which boasts stunning Diego Rivera murals depicting the region’s history. Stroll through the beautiful Borda Gardens, once the residence of wealthy miner José de la Borda and later the summer retreat of Emperor Maximiliano and Empress Charlotte. The gardens offer lush landscapes and serene fountains, providing a perfect historical getaway. Depart from Cuernavaca.
- Taxco - In Taxco, visit the magnificent Church of Santa Prisca located in Plaza Borda, a breathtaking example of Baroque architecture that stands out in the colonial cityscape. As you explore Taxco’s charming cobblestone streets and narrow alleys, you’ll find numerous silver shops, local boutiques, and traditional restaurants that highlight the town’s artisan heritage. The journey concludes with a visit to Taxco’s unique pre-Hispanic mine, the only ancient mine in Mexico open to the public. Here, native peoples extracted precious metals in the 1400s before strategically sealing it to thwart Spanish conquest. Discover captivating stories, legends, and myths that bring this extraordinary historical site to life.
- Mexico City - Relax in your vehicle as you transfer back to Mexico City.

- Round-trip transportation from Mexico City
- Service of a tour guide
- Walking tour of historic centers of Taxco and Cuernavaca
- Entrance tickets to museums
- Round-trip transportation from Mexico City
- Service of a tour guide
- Walking tour of historic centers of Taxco and Cuernavaca
- Entrance tickets to museums
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips
This tour uniquely combines two beautiful colonial cities with exclusive entry to Taxco’s pre-Hispanic mine, the only ancient mine in Mexico accessible to the public. Participants will explore 500-year-old subterranean tunnels, view Diego Rivera’s murals at the historic palace of Hernán Cortés, wander through the imperial Borda Gardens, and visit…
This tour uniquely combines two beautiful colonial cities with exclusive entry to Taxco’s pre-Hispanic mine, the only ancient mine in Mexico accessible to the public. Participants will explore 500-year-old subterranean tunnels, view Diego Rivera’s murals at the historic palace of Hernán Cortés, wander through the imperial Borda Gardens, and visit magnificent churches that represent five centuries of Mexican history. From the tranquil Cathedral in Cuernavaca to the awe-inspiring Santa Prisca Church in Taxco and its renowned silver shops, this experience goes beyond mere sightseeing. It offers an intimate journey through the colonial heart of Mexico, unveiling hidden stories and cultural treasures that most travelers never encounter.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.