Highlights / General details Take a full-day trip out of Mexico City to admire Taxco, a unique colonial town famous for its silver works. You’ll start this trip in Downtown Mexico City and then you will take a scenic drive to Cuernavaca, “The City of the Eternal Spring”. In Cuernavaca you will take a look to the Cathedral. It’s a building of the sixteenth century, which makes it one of the oldest cathedrals in the whole country. Our sightseeing tour includes the Palacio de Corte´s, which building was ordered by Herna´n Corte´s in the immediate years of Mexico’s conquest. You’ll also get a view of the monument to Morelos, military insurgent and Mexican patriot, who organized and was the architect of the second stage of the War of Independence in Mexico. Later, this tour will head 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. 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. Highlights: Get to know the importance of silver mines and shops from the famous town of Taxco; Visit Cuernavaca, the “City of the Eternal Spring. Inclusion Meeting point pick-up and drop off; Bilingual guide. Exclusion Food and Beverages; Gratuities. Hours of operation Available daily at 8:00am. Please arrive 15 minutes prior the tour. Duration Approximately 12 hours. Location Meeting points: Polanco - Open area of the National Auditorium, at 8:00am. Downtown I - NH Reforma Hotel: Liverpool St. 155, Juárez, 06600 Cuauhtemoc, at 8:20am. Downtown II - Back side of the Palace of Fine Arts, on Hidalgo Avenue, at 9:00am. Participant restrictions Children younger than 3 years old may participate free of charge. Policies Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher. **All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**