Discover Taxco and Cuernavaca (from Mexico City)
Cuernavaca, known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” is the first stop on this cultural journey. Blessed with a pleasant climate and diverse flora, the city has long been a retreat for relaxation, from the time of the Aztec emperors to the present day. Hernán Cortés recognized its appeal and ordered the construction of a palace that remains one of its historic landmarks.
Explore Cuernavaca’s cathedral, formerly the Convent of the Assumption, one of the oldest religious buildings on the continent. Nearby, discover Borda Garden, a historic estate that once served as a retreat for Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg, and admire the Palacio de Cortés.
Continue to Taxco, known as the “Silver Capital of the World” and one of Mexico’s designated Magical Towns. This charming colonial city features narrow cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and numerous silver jewelry workshops. Enjoy free time for lunch before visiting Santa Prisca Church, a magnificent example of New Spanish Baroque architecture completed in 1759 and built using locally sourced stone.
Duration: 10 hours
Discover Taxco and Cuernavaca (from Mexico City)
On a trip through Cuernavaca and Taxco, couples will be able to appreciate spectacular road landscapes full of trees and colorful flowers.
Cuernavaca, known as the “City of Eternal Spring,” is the first stop on this cultural journey. Blessed with a pleasant climate and diverse flora, the city has long been a retreat for relaxation, from the time of the Aztec emperors to the present day. Hernán Cortés recognized its appeal and ordered the construction of a palace that remains one of its historic landmarks.
Explore Cuernavaca’s cathedral, formerly the Convent of the Assumption, one of the oldest religious buildings on the continent. Nearby, discover Borda Garden, a historic estate that once served as a retreat for Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg, and admire the Palacio de Cortés.
Continue to Taxco, known as the “Silver Capital of the World” and one of Mexico’s designated Magical Towns. This charming colonial city features narrow cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and numerous silver jewelry workshops. Enjoy free time for lunch before visiting Santa Prisca Church, a magnificent example of New Spanish Baroque architecture completed in 1759 and built using locally sourced stone.
Duration: 10 hours
