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Is Taxco the most beautiful Pueblo Magico in Mexico?

Is Taxco the most beautiful Pueblo Magico in Mexico?
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Taxco has to be one of the more beautiful Pueblos Magicos in Mexico. Built on a hillside, the town is characterized by steep streets, the red and white facades of buildings, Volkswagen Beetle taxis (more on that later), and one of the most photographed churches in Mexico (Santa Prisca de Taxco). It’s one of the more picturesque towns you’ll see anywhere and if you’re a walker (and don’t mind walking up steep hills) you’ll be rewarded with lots of beautiful vistas.
 
Taxco was made famous by silver. In fact the current town was founded here by the Spanish because of its abundant silver. Today there’s no longer any silver mining in Taxco but the town is still famous for its silverwork – that, combined with tourism, are the main economic activity.
 

Many people say that Taxco is the most beautiful Pueblo Magico in Mexico. I’ll tell you my opinion on that further on. But first a short video and a whole bunch of photos.

 

 


 

 

Santa Prisca de Taxco
Santa Prisca, Taxco’s most famous landmark

 

Santa Prisca de Taxco

Taxco's Zocalo
Taxco’s Zocalo (main Square) sits in front of the church

 


 

 

Main square in Taxco
Restaurants across the square from the church

 

streets of Taxco
Taxco has lots of colorful (and steep) streets

 

color in the streets of taxco

best museums in Taxco

 


 

 

colors of Taxco

Things to see in Taxco

 

Travel to Taxco
Different views of Santa Prisca

 

highlights of Taxco
Around the main square

 

Santa Prisca de Taxco
facade of Santa Prisca

 


 

 

Travel to Taxco
Santa Prisca interior

 

Dome of Santa Prisca de Taxco
The dome of Santa Prisca

 

Things to see in Taxco
Casa Borda dates back to the mid-1700s and today houses an art museum

 

The streets of Taxco
The streets of Taxco

 

church in Taxco
The view from our Airbnb was overlooking this small church

 


 

 

So is Taxco the most beautiful Pueblo Magico in Mexico?

I’ve seen 7 different Pueblo Magicos in Mexico (so far) and Taxco is one of the most beautiful. But it is not the most beautiful. I’d say that San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas is the most beautiful Pueblo Magico I’ve seen so far.

But it’s not just about beauty. There’s a few things about Taxco I didn’t like, things where it lost points on the “charm meter”.

– Taxco is definitely one of the most touristy Pueblo Magicos. That’s because you can get there from Mexico City in less than 3 hours. Expect to see a lot of tourists – and expect to see a lot of people trying to sell you things or trying to convince you to visit their restaurant.

– Traffic and Pollution. There are a lot of cars going up and down Taxco’s hills. They even go through the Zocolo (main square). And those cars make for a lot of pollution – especially the VW Beetles (most of the town’s taxis are Beetles, they’re synonymous with Taxco). Unfortunately they’re older Beetle models and they spew diesel everywhere.

This 2nd point is a shame because it could easily be fixed. I’m sure locals aren’t happy with the air pollution in their little town.

 

VW Beetle in Taxco
VW Beetle in Taxco

 


 

 

Should you visit Taxco?  Definitely. It’s a beautiful town. But it’s the kind of place to visit for a day or two, preferably during the week when there are less tourists around.

 

Practical Tips

Getting there. You can take a Costa Line bus from Mexico City’s Southern bus terminal (commonly known as “Tasquena”). Buses leave every 2 hours and take about 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Accommodation. Taxco is surprisingly inexpensive. Hotel recommendation right in the center: Hotel Santa Paula (it was right across from our Airbnb and we wished we had stayed there instead…).

 

Have you been to Taxco?

 

Related: The Best Pueblos Magicos in Mexico?

Related: The Magical town of Tepoztlan

Related: Guanajuato, Mexico. One of the most beautiful towns in the World?

 

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  1. Andrew Boland

    November 28, 2021 at 4:01 am

    looks really charming Frank, and despite its popularity i think well worth a visit, thanks for sharing!

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