Private Tour to Taxco & Prehispanic Mine

Highlights

Get to know the importance of silver mines and shops from the famous town of Taxco

Tour info

Duration

11 hours

Commentary

German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese

Why take this tour?

Taxco, the Colonial Town & Descending into the Pre-Hispanic Mine

Inside you will be shown how the ancient settlers carried out the mining work, what tools they used to extract the metals, and what techniques they used to find the coveted metals. Coming out of the bowels of the earth, you can admire a mural by the muralist Juan O’Gorman, who, out of his love for this beautiful city, worked with materials from the region a beautiful mural dedicated to the last Aztec emperor.

Visit one of Mexico’s grandest churches, Santa Prisca. It was built in 1759 by French immigrant Jose de la Borda who literally stumbled upon a huge silver spring.

Taxco is known worldwide for its quality silver mines and shops, you will have the opportunity to see and buy art pieces from Mexican artisans.

Note: Please be aware that this tour involves a considerate amount of walking on irregular ground.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private guide
Entrance to Prehispanic Mine
Food and beverages
Optional tips

Things to know

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• The duration of the tour is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• Please be on time at the lobby of your hotel
• To reach the local supplier, take note of the following: +52 (55) 5512 - 5207 ext. 101
• Supplier's hours: 7am to 8pm
• Emergency telephone: +52 1 (55) 4563-8246
• E-mail: [email protected]

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

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About operator:

Amigo Tours is a branch of Amigo Group, travel company that operates Tours and Transportation services in 7 different countries in Latin America and Europe. Amigo Tours is specialized in providing services to both the main online travel agencies and wholesale travel agencies around the world. In Amigo Tours we provide over 240 tours everyday operated directly by us. In the Latin America region, Amigo Tours is one of the biggest tour operators and is in a continual expansion.