Barrio de la Veracruz Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Guillermo Spratling Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Guillermo Spratling Museum during your travels 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.
Activities
Full day - Cuernavaca and Taxco with optional lunch
Taxco & Cuernavaca with Pre-Hispanic Mine Tour
Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla + Taxco, Cuernaca & Mine 2-Day Tour
Discover the Magical Towns of Taxco & Cuernavaca form Mexico City
Private Tour: Discover the Towns of Taxco and Cuernavaca
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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 Santa Prisca Cathedral and Borda Square.
Taxco Centro
While visiting Taxco Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Santa Prisca Cathedral and Borda Square.
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 Santa Prisca Cathedral.
Del Panteón
Though Del Panteón may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Santa Prisca Cathedral and Borda Square.
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.