Taxco tour from Mexico City: Plus Ancient Xochicalco Pyramids (Small-Group / 12 h)

Overview

Hey, traveler! Bring your camera to picture with us the wonders of World Heritage Sites in the Taxco travel. Wander through colonial-era cities with gorgeous architecture and quiet streets. In TaxcoTaxco, the towering Santa Prisca Church stands as one of the most memorable attractions. As well, Xochicalco preserves a famous ancient observatory, pyramids, magnificent sculptures, and more in the UNESCO-listed ruins of a pre-Columbian city.

Highlights

Admire the ancient pyramids of Xochicalco and learn about their history.

Discover unique Instagramable locations walking down the streets in Taxco.

Get acquainted with the local long silver-mining tradition.

Enjoy the rich gastronomic heritage of Guerrero State.

Itinerary

In the morning, meet your guide at your accommodation and then head to the pre-Columbian city of Xochicalco that in Nahuatl means “Place of flowers”. Developed between 650 and 900 AD, it is currently on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is the 4th most visited archaeological zone in the country. Once there, discover its Temple of the Feathered Snake, Acropolis, Grand Pyramid, Observatory, and other prominent constructions. 

After Xochicalco, make a stop at Taxco de Alarcon. Situated in the mountains, this beautiful colonial town is rich with old and new silver mines and has narrow picturesque streets and architecture that have not changed in the last couple of centuries. The town is also renowned for its UNESCO-nominated 200-year-old Baroque-style church, the Santa Prisca Cathedral. 

After a full day of discoveries, return to our vehicle and relax on the way back to Mexico City.

Why join us

• Spend the time of the tour purely on activities and sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops and restaurants (unless you ask).


• An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour is fixed and varies just slightly depending on the size of the group.


• We are flexible: adjust the program and route to your interests while the duration of the tour can be extended for an extra fee.

Logistics

DEPARTURE TIME AND LOCATION: Default departure times (which you can see when choosing a tour date) can be adjusted upon your request. Our guide will meet you at the requested time and location and might need to contact you by phone. Therefore, please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking.

TRANSPORT: Complimentary pick-up/drop-off is included: please indicate the exact time and location for your pick-up during your booking (e.g. in the "Special Requirements" field). That is to say, we can pick you up from those parts of Mexico City: Polanco, Condesa, Roma, or Centro Historico. Other more remote locations might involve an extra fee.

TOUR DURATION AND CUSTOMIZATION: The standard duration of the tour counts from the moment of a meetup till the end of the tour. On the other hand, the tour is customizable which means we can adjust the time you spend at each destination. For example, if you want to visit an extra location (attraction/restaurant/market, etc.), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) fits the default duration of the tour and  (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route.

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: Comfortable clothes and shoes; hat/cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen; personal travel insurance; good mood and curiosity. 

LANGUAGES: All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish and English) guides. Some of them fluently speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Mandarin, etc.), but those might depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. If you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance.

Notes

• The type of vehicle depends on the size of your group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.


• Travelers should have a basic physical fitness condition.