Barrio de la Veracruz Travel Guide
Taxco
Visit Barrio de la Veracruz
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.
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.
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.
Figueroa House Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Figueroa House Museum in Taxco. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.
Things to do
Taxco & Cuernavaca with Pre-Hispanic Mine Tour
Full day - Cuernavaca and Taxco with optional lunch
Discover the Magical Towns of Taxco & Cuernavaca form Mexico City
Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla + Taxco, Cuernaca & Mine 2-Day Tour
Cuernavaca and Taxco 1-day Tours from Mexico City
Top hotels in Barrio de la Veracruz
Hotel Santa Paula
excellent place to stay.. close to the bus station.
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
HOTEL ALEIA. Centro
It was amazing!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2025
Hotel Montetaxco
Todo muy bien
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hotel Agua Escondida Taxco Centro
Un gran lugar, con gran servicio, vale mucho la pena
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel Posada San Javier
Loved it
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2025
Boutique Pueblo Lindo
Excellent place to stay!!! Great staff and great bedding!!! I highly recommend this place. Come stay and you will be glad you did!
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de la Veracruz
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.
Taxco Centro
While visiting Taxco Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Borda Square and Silver Museum.
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.
