"Colonial city in the mountains" Taxco de Alarcón by el_ruso

Taxco de Alarcón Travel Guide: 49 reviews and 90 photos

Taxco

This is a very likeable city in the mountains 2.5 - 3 hours by bus from Mexico City. The mountains around the city are beautiful by themselves as well.

The city consists of mostly whitewashed buildings from the XVII century. There are a lot of silver stores, especially in the center.

It is fun just to walk around the city, but be aware that the streets are steep and it is fairly easy to get lost.

Pros and Cons

Pros:history, natural setting
Cons:you have to be physically fit to enjoy it
In a nutshell:a great respite from the bustle of Mexico City

Last visit to Taxco de Alarcón: Feb 2005
Intro Written Feb 16, 2005
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Taxco - walking around Pic 14 - Taxco de Alarcón

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TheWanderingCamel Nov 29, 2007 at 4:06 AM Report Abuse

Taxco, the silver city, is on my list for my next visit to Mexico - I'll take my walking shoes! leyle
mircaskirca Jun 3, 2007 at 9:40 AM Report Abuse

Taxco is such a lovely colonial city, also famous for its numerous shops selling silver jewellery. It seems you enjoyd strolling around as I did :)