Taxco De Alarcon, Guerrero
Taxco de Alarcón, "the capital of the Mexican silver," is located in the southern region of the country, 138 km north of Chilpancingo, the capital of the state of Guerrero, and 151 km south of Mexico City on the road No.. 95. Its climate is hot and humid with an average annual temperature of 19 ° C.
Regarded as one of the most picturesque towns in Mexico, this destination offers the magical charm of its cobbled streets, its colonial buildings and white walls of their houses with red tile roofs, and the incomparable beauty of the Cathedral of Santa Prisca, one of examples more representative of Baroque architecture in Mexico, and the great historical and cultural value of the houses Humboldt and Borda, as well as the museums of Art and the viceregal Silverware, where you can admire stunning objects (earrings, necklaces, bracelets and other utensils) made with that metal, rector axis of the local economy, all designed from the techniques of jewelry inherited by the American goldsmith William Spratling, adopted son of this population.
In the surroundings you can visit beautiful natural scenery as the Caves of Cacahuamilpa, ideal for practice Espel, or Alejandro Humboldt National Park, where you'll find plenty of pine and oak forests, endowed with beautiful own practice for the walk. Upon his return, contact any of the traditional restaurants of Taxco and savor the typical "Pozole", in the style of Guerrero, or walk along its streets, elegantly lit-up to make a stop in the bars, cafes and nightclubs that are located south of the population, you can forget about the dream and fully enjoy until the dawn.
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SITES AROUND
Route through the outskirts of Taxco. Leaving the magical village of Taxco, take the No. road. 95 with direction to the south, and visit the city of Iguala, 33 km away, where they had celebrated the signing of the Plan is to be named this population, among the generals Vicente Guerrero and Agustin de Iturbide, through which, was proclaimed guarantees of freedom, religion and customs union, the forerunner to the end of the war of Independence, was born here too the national flag with its colors today. Continuing along the same route -138 km to the south, may reach Chilpancingo, the capital of the state of Guerrero, where you can visit the Temple of the Assumption, the general site where insurgent José María Morelos read the famous document known as " Feelings of the Nation ", and the Regional Museum of Chilpancingo, the compound that exposes an overview of the historical development of the city, from pre-Hispanic times until s. XX. The last point on the route is Acapulco, one of the most important beach destinations in Mexico, you can enjoy the sun and the magnificent view of the bay, which has captivated thousands of national and foreign tourists.
ACTIVITIES
In the outskirts of Taxco, you will find beautiful natural settings where you can perform extensive hiking or practice caving in some caves nearby places.
Parque Nacional Grutas of Cacahuamilpa. It is located 31 Km. northeast of the city of Taxco, on State Highway No.. 55. It is a protected natural area of 2.700 ha. It consists of a set of 20 caves which are found inside limestone rocks on a whim. Going down a trail from the parking lot of caves, you will find the mouths of two caves where to leave the waters of rivers and Chontalcoatlán San Jeronimo. In these days of dry hydrants can be covered, accompanied by a local guide and carry the proper equipment, to breathe life into a thrilling ride speleological.
Alejandro Humboldt National Park. It is located 10 km. northwest of Taxco by a state highway. It is a reserve covering 1.080 hectares. where you'll find abundant forests of pine and oak, surrounded by beautiful scenery and corners themselves to practice walking.
HAVE FUN
In Taxco can make an aerial tour that will provide a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings, its hills and its people.
Cable Monte Taxco. It is located in the Hotel Monte Taxco, Av. Lomas de Taxco s / n, Fraccionamiento Lomas de Taxco. It is one of the more traditional attractions of the city. From the heights, you can look at in greater detail the aesthetic proportion of the urban population as well as part of the vast distribution of geographic features that surround this magical town.
SHOPPING
To make your shopping visit the Craft Market located behind the cathedral, where they find all kinds of articles of silver and jewelry, as well as the tianguis and shops located in the city center, you can get all kinds of jobs exclusive designs that not only provide him an invaluable souvenir of your visit to the capital of the Mexican silver, "but also a part of the quality craftsmanship of their goldsmiths.
NIGHT LIFE
Taxco is one of the most beautiful places to enjoy the night. Walk along the streets and observe the details of filigree that adorn its main sights, then head to one of the bohemian bars that ambience near its central square and enjoy a beer or visit one of the discos and nightclubs that are in the south of the city, specifically in Av. of Plateros, where are the places with better environment.
TOURIST INFO
Taxco is communicated -106 km to the southwest, with the city of Cuernavaca, for the federal highway No.. 95; and the cities of Chilpancingo and Iguala -33 and 138 km to the south, respectively, for the federal highway núm.95, as well as the port of Acapulco -274 km south-on that path.
This destination has a central bus to the trucks which arrive from the line Estrella de Oro, the closest airports are in Mexico City and the port of Acapulco, where they operate domestic flights and international lines Aeromexico, Mexicana , American, Continental and Delta Airlines, among others.
International Airport of Mexico City "Benito Juárez". It is located at Av. Captain Carlos Leon Gonzalez s / n, Cologne bathroom of the Rock, Mexico City Tel.: (555) 571 3600.
International Airport "Juan N. Alvarez." It is located in Blvd. United Nations s / n. Acapulco, Guerrero. Tel.: (744) 466 9296.
Central Bus "Estrella de Oro." It is located at Av. John F. No. Kennedy. 126. Tel.: (762) 622 0648.
NUMBERS OF SERVICES
Tourist Information. Tel.: (762) 622 5073.
Red Cross. Tel.: (762) 622 3232.
help on highway "Green Angels". Tel.: 078.

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