Tour Details

Travel in comfort with a small group and expert guides on this excursion to two wondrous Mexican locations.

Journey from Mexico City to Taxco, a picturesque, cobblestone-streeted “Pueblo Magico” located in the middle of steep hills and surrounded by lush semi-arid forests. Stay in a charming restored hotel right in the heart of town.

Take part in Taxco’s famed International Silver Festival. Experience the essence of this Silver extravaganza, and meet prize-winning artists who create these astonishing works of art.

Taxco is famous for the silver craft work that was revitalized by William Spratling and his team of local Mexican silversmiths in 1929. His movement became world renown due to his use of exquisite pre-Columbian motifs and the creativity and excellent workmanship of his silversmiths. Visit the Spratling Ranch for an in-depth view of past and current silvermithing.

Experience the vast Saturday Silver Market first hand, and have time to acquire a variety of finely crafted silverwork in Taxco’s plethora of shops and private galleries.

Whether you are a jeweler, collector, or an avid shopper, you will enjoy immersing yourself in the silver splendor of Taxco. Join us for this dazzling adventure to Taxco de Alarcon!

The second part of the journey returns to the heart of Mexico City’s Historical Center.

Stay in a centrally located, remodeled hotel. Mexico City is immensely rich historically and culturally. It offers exquisite art, astounding architecture, ancient archeology and excellent cuisine. It is one of the largest cities in the world, has been a vibrant hub of culture, religion and politics since the days of the Aztecs. From the Zocalo, streets and walkways lead to incredible churches, palaces, fine museums and tranquil courtyards. Our expert guides will offer two walking tours of this zone during the two days we’ll spend visiting this amazingly rich and historically important district of the city.

Join us for this insightful excursion into Taxco’s Silver World and Mexico City’s lively and enriching Historical Center.

Itinerary - 7 Days

DAY 1 - TRAVEL DAY
8:00 am Departure - Box breakfast will be provided en route. Updated itineraries will be handed out. Arrive at hotel in Mexico City’s Historic Center. Check in and get settled. Walk to lunch and visit Colegio de San Idelfonso. Return to hotel and relax. Travelers will meet for dinner* and a brief orientation in hotel that evening

DAY 2 - WALKING TOUR HISTORIC DISTRICT
8:00 Breakfast at hotel.  Begin walking tour of Centro Historico from our conveniently located hotel. Lunch at a famous fine restaurant*. Return to hotel to relax. Resume walking tour and walk to a restaurant for dinner*. Van will pick up travelers and return them to hotel. Places we'll visit: Palacio Nacional, Diego Rivera's Murals at Education Ministry, Metropolitan Cathedral, Casa de los Azulejos, Post Office, and Bellas Artes.

DAY 3 - tempLo mayor and Polanco
After breakfast at our hotel, we'll head to the Museo Mayor Museum for a private guided visit, then we'll drive towards Polanco Neighborhood to visit Soumaya Museum, and have lunch* at a nearby restaurant. The afternoon you'll have free time to explore this upscale district on your own and shopping. We'll gather later to leave for our hotel and have dinner*.

DAY 4 - travel day to taxco
8:00 Breakfast at hotel. Check out and depart for Taxco. Arrive in Taxco ~ Check into hotel and have lunch* at the hotel restaurant.* After getting settled, meet in hotel lobby for orientation. We'll enjoy a private guided walking tour of Downtown Taxco, later we'll go to a special restaurant for dinner*.

DAY 5 - SATURDAY'S SILVER MARKET
8:00-8:30 Breakfast at hotel. Van picks up travelers and drives to the Silver Market ~ Time to explore on own (with a buddy). Take cabs back to hotel or walk back if fit enough. OR visit shops in town. Meet at hotel restaurant for lunch. Visit Spratling Museum and Casa Borda if open ~visit shops, free time to wander, or go to hotel to relax.  Meet in hotel lobby ~ Walk up to Plaza ~ go to special restaurant rooftop for drinks and appetizers*.

DAY 6 - SPRATLING RANCH - FREE AFTERNOON
8:00 Breakfast at hotel. Depart for Rancho Spratling for a private tour. Return to hotel. Free time to wander and explore. Lunch on own* either at hotel or other restaurants that are open and recommended. Meet in hotel lobby that evening ~ walk or cab to enjoy a special dinner* at Spratling house in Downtown Taxco.

DAY 7 - TRAVEL DAY
After early breakfast at our hotel we'll start our journey back home, travelers going to San Miguel de Allende will make an stop in Metepec for lunch* and shopping Arboles de La Vida, for travelers going to Mexico City, we'll stop for lunch at Tepoztlan if the trip happens during a weekend, otherwise we'll continue straight.

* Meals marked with an asterisk are not included in the tour's fee.

WHAT TO TAKE           Official ID your current Passport, Mexican residency ID (copies are fine)   Original INAPAM ID (if you have one)   Credit Cards, Debit card, Cash in Pesos for the first day (Cash machines are available)   Active Cell Phone with recharger   Bring sufficient funds for meals and beverages not included in trip cost    Money Belt   Water Bottle   Binoculars   Camera   Travel Flashlight    Hat   Sunblock    Sunglasses   Insect Repellent    Day Pack   Swim Suit and Flip Flops for the pool    Light-weight Walking Shoes    A fleece garment or light jacket can be useful in case of chilly mornings or evenings    Simple comfortable clothing for day and evening wear    Pack your binoculars, toiletries and travel documents in your day pack, a supply of Ziplock plastic storage bags can be handy for storing food items from the breakfast, to be used as mid-morning snacks    Be sure to bring your own Kleenex and small change for bathroom fees    Personal prescription drugs   First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder)