Barrio de la Veracruz Travel Guide
Taxco

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Popular places to visit

Santa Prisca Cathedral
Towering over Borda Square with its twin belfry, this 18th-century church is one of Mexico’s most exquisite examples of Baroque architecture.

Borda Square
The pulsating central square of Taxco is home to resplendent architecture, museums, entertaining street performers, silver shops, bars and cafés.
Teleferico de Montetaxco
You can take time to visit Teleferico de Montetaxco during your travels to Taxco. Visit the shops and cathedral in this walkable area.
Plaza de las Americas Shopping Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Plaza de las Americas Shopping Mall during your stay in Taxco. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.
Silver Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Silver Museum in Taxco. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.
Casa Humboldt
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Casa Humboldt during your trip to Taxco. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.
Things to do

Taxco & Cuernavaca with Pre-Hispanic Mine Tour

Taxco: Ultimate Full-Day Experience + Breakfast & Lunch Included

Discover the Magical Towns of Taxco & Cuernavaca form Mexico City

Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla + Taxco, Cuernaca & Mine 2-Day Tour

Fun Relaxing Day Taxco Silver Town. Including Lunch & Breakfast

Cacahuamilpa Grottoes - Taxco, Ciudad de la Plata
Top hotels in Barrio de la Veracruz

Hotel Santa Paula

HOTEL ALEIA. Centro
The rooms are verry small, the room was not able to lock, problems with the shower drainage, no tv
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hotel Montetaxco
Buen hotel, el personal muy amable, en general todo bien, solo me permito darles una sugerencia, la pulsera para identificar como huespedes muy estorbosa, mejorar los baños y la subida al hotel esta muy complicada
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Hotel Agua Escondida Taxco Centro
Very good , central location and excellent food choices and great service and good customer service from all of the team members…
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Posada San Javier
Limpio
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hotel-Museo Posada de la Misón
Nice charming place.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de la Veracruz

Taxco Centro
While visiting Taxco Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Borda Square and Silver Museum.

Del Ex Convento
While Del Ex Convento may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Borda Square and Teleferico de Montetaxco.

Barrio de Guadalupe
Though Barrio de Guadalupe may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Borda Square and Casa Borda Cultural Center.

Del Panteón
Though Del Panteón may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Borda Square and Plaza de las Americas Shopping Mall.

Del Chorrillo
While Del Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Teleferico de Montetaxco and Borda Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
