Taxco is an antique, colonial, silver-mining centre located in the northern reaches of the Mexican state of Guerrero. It is located some 200km south-west of Mexico City, along the old highway to Acapulco. Even though silver mining had been the main commercial activity of Taxco since colonial times, it is no longer considered a profitable activity and the city is better known for its traditional silverwork, which attracts tourism throughout the year. The city is built on the side of a mountain, with very steep narrow cobblestone streets passing by whitewashed houses with red-tiled roofs. It is also renowned for its more than 200-year-old baroque-style church, the Santa Prisca Cathedral.

Tourist Offices
There is an information office at the northern end of town on Avenida de los Plateros.

Sightseeing
Take a trip on the cable car for some amazing views of Taxco. The cars leave from near the Instituto de Artes Plásticas in the north of town. If you're lucky your visit will coincide with one of the many festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in this town.