Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit
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Is Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit worth booking?
Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit is a 11-hour experience in Mexico City, Mexico, from $39 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 607 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (607)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $39 per person
Take a full-day trip out of Mexico City to admire Taxco, a unique colonial town famous for its silver works. Taxco is a colonial city with thousands of years of history. There, you will visit one of the most beautiful c
What you get
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Round transfer from meeting point
- Guide
- Guided visit to Prehispanic Mine (if option selected)
About this experience
Take a full-day trip out of Mexico City to admire Taxco, a unique colonial town famous for its silver works. Taxco is a colonial city with thousands of years of history. There, you will visit one of the most beautiful churches of Mexico, Santa Prisca; built in 1759 by the French immigrant José de la Borda, who literally ran into a huge amount of silver. Visit an ancient pre-Hispanic mine, explore it and discover the mysteries it has kept for hundreds of years. Taxco is known for its silver mines and quality stores. You will have the opportunity to visit a silver workshop, see and purchase works of art made by Mexican artisans. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant during your time in Taxco (if option selected).
What's included
Included
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Round transfer from meeting point
- Guide
- Guided visit to Prehispanic Mine (if option selected)
Not included
- Drinks
What you'll see and do
Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca is the leafy capital of the state of Morelos, surrounded by the Tepozteco mountains. Former home of the Spanish conquistador Hernán de Cortés. To the southwest is the Cuernavaca Cathedral, a 16th-century walled monastery with a mural illustrating Mexico's first saint.
120 minutes here
Catholic cathedral with a mural showing Mexico's first native saint, Felipe de Jesus.
Pass by without stopping
Museo Regional de los Pueblos de Morelos
A history museum in a former residence of a famous conquistador, with murals by Diego Rivera.
Pass by without stopping
Continue exploring Taxco, a colonial city with hundreds of years of history. The city is nestled on a hillside with winding cobblestone streets, tile-roofed buildings, cozy squares, and a strong Old World ambiance that has survived through hundreds of years. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to explore a silver workshop, where you will be taught how to recognize the good silver and have free time to buy souvenirs, have lunch, take photos, etc. Taxco is known worldwide for its quality silver mines and shops so you will have the opportunity to see and buy art pieces from Mexican artisans.
180 minutes here
Santa Prisca de Taxco
Visit the most beautiful temple in Mexico, Santa Prisca; built-in 1758 by the French immigrant José de la Borda, who literally stumbled upon a huge silver spring.
Pass by without stopping
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (if option selected)
60 minutes here
Mina Prehispanica de Taxco
Depart from Mexico City, where you will take the road to Taxco, the oldest mining city in America. If you have selected the option, you will discover a unique mine in this place, the famous pre-Hispanic mine, you will go down in an authentic mining elevator and explore the corridors of this mine. Inside you will observe a representation where you will learn the way in which the ancient settlers obtained the precious minerals.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Mexico City
Meet your guide at the Amigo Tours Downtown Meeting Point at 6:20 am.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
Meet your guide at the Amigo Tours Downtown Meeting Point at 6:20 am.
Options you can book
Taxco, Cuernavaca and Prehispanic Mine Tour + Lunch
Lunch
Tour with Prehispanic Mine
With Access to Mine
Tour without Prehispanic Mine
Without Access to Mine
Private Tour with Mine
Private tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Amigo Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Only transportation option doesn't include the guided visits to Taxco and Cuernavaca. You will visit the cities at your own pace.
- Please be aware that this tour involves a considerate amount of walking on irregular ground
- Due to government immigration regulations, all passengers must present their passport, whether physical, digital, or photocopied, which proves their legal stay in Mexico. In the event that someone does not present the physical document, it is necessary to show the passport page with the entry stamp into the country, as well as the page with the person's data.
- For safety reasons, all infants are required to travel in an approved child restraint system while on the bus. Amigo Tours does not provide child safety seats, so customers must bring their own. As the child restraint system occupies a seat, a fee will be charged to reserve and guarantee a seat on the bus.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 608 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
608 verified traveler reviews for Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Beautiful experience, great vibes!
Our tour guide was phenomenal! Alvaro went above and beyond to ensure everyone on the tour had a great time. He went out of his way to help me in every way possible and was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Taxco.
via Tripadvisor
amazing experience and excellent guide Angel!
Our tour in Taxco was excellent! Our guide, Angel, was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful throughout the day. He translated everything for us, making it easy to understand and enjoy the experience. His passion for the history and culture of Taxco really made the tour special. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Spend more time in Taxco instead.
The trip to Taxco was the highlight. A very real pueblo mágico, with exceptional people who know how to treat tourism. I personally quit the tour guide in Taxco, because we wanted to spend more time shopping and eating at the Angel Inn. So we skipped the offered lunch, mine tour, and spent it on eating and shopping.
via Tripadvisor
Must see 🌸
The most beautiful place near Mexico City!
via Tripadvisor
Awesome 🤘🏻
Awesome 🤘🏻, thanks for the Guide for the Patience with us. We arrived a Little Bit earlier in the morning
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $39 to $650
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 212
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Mexico City.
How much does Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit cost?
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Prices start at $39 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Mexico City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit take?
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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Mexico City is not rushed.
Is Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 607 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Mexico City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 11-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit?
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Around 212 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Mexico City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Mexico City and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Taxco, Cuernavaca & Pre-Hispanic Mine optional visit start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Mexico City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Mexico City?
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On Outty we rank every Mexico City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros, Local Foodie Adventure CDMX: Tacos & more with Sherpa Food Tours, Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Drinks. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Mexico City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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