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.
Guerrero Park
Explore the great outdoors at Guerrero Park, a lovely green space 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 Borda Cultural Center
Enjoy an outing to Casa Borda Cultural Center during your stay in Taxco. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.
Things to do
Taxco: Visit a Taxqueña Silversmith's Workshop
Taxco: Magic Alleys and Night Myths Experience
Taxco & Cuernavaca with Pre-Hispanic Mine Tour
Taxco: The Wonderful Thousand Waterfalls Tour
Taxco: 16th Century Mining Beneficiation Estate Tour
Taxco: Journey through Grutas de Cacahuamilpa
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
"The hotel is the most relaxing way to enjoy Taxco. The town is so dense because of the mountainside location, that you need a place to retreat from the noise, traffic and density of the folks working thier way up and down the cobblestone streets (with no sidewalks). The hotel provides a welcome respite. ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hotel Agua Escondida Taxco Centro
"Excellent place to stay! Very centrally located, clean, and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly throughout our stay. Everything was convenient and comfortable."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel Posada San Javier
"Limpio"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel & Balneario Los Angeles
"Great location, nice surroundings and views."
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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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 Figueroa House Museum.
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.
