Ciudad de México Trip Overview
Take a full-day trip out of Mexico City to admire Taxco, a unique colonial town famous for its silver works. Then, see Cuernavaca where you will take a look at the Cathedral which is the seat of the Catholic diocese of the same name in Mexico . It is a building of the sixteenth century, which makes it one of the oldest cathedrals in the whole country. This tour will show you a bit more of Mexican culture and great towns.
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Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Ciudad de México, Mexico
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Take a full-day trip out of Mexico City to admire Taxco, a unique colonial town famous for its silver works. Then, see Cuernavaca where you will take a look at the Cathedral which is the seat of the Catholic diocese of the same name in Mexico . It is a building of the sixteenth century, which makes it one of the oldest cathedrals in the whole country. This tour will show you a bit more of Mexican culture and great towns.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Cuernavaca, Cuernavaca, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
You will take a scenic drive to Cuernavaca, “The City of the Eternal Spring.” Here, you will visit its main landmark with our guided tour (60 minutes)
See the Cathedral, which is the seat of the Catholic diocese of the same name in Mexico. This building is from the sixteenth century, making it one of the oldest cathedrals in the whole country. Your sightseeing tour continues to the Palacio de Cortés, which Hernán Cortés ordered to be built in the immediate years of Mexico conquest. Finally, you’ll visit the monument to Morelos. He was a military insurgent and Mexican patriot, who organized and was the architect of the second stage of the War of Independence of Mexico.
After this waling tour, you will have 1 hour of free time to buy souvenirs, take photos, etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Taxco, Taxco, Pacific Coast
After seeing the best of Cuernavaca, you will drive to 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 see Santa Prisca, one of Mexico’s greatest churches and a silver workshop, where you will be teached how to recognise 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.
Duration: 3 hours
