Local Taxco guides, arranged through regional tour operators, lead this walking tour through the town's steep, narrow streets around Plaza Borda and the Santa Prisca church. The route combines Taxco's silver-mining history with three tasting stops: cecina de Taxco at a colonial-era restaurant, pipián and mole rojo at a family-run kitchen, and a stop at Mercado Municipal to see chiles, produce and, in season, jumiles for sale. The price covers all tastings, entry to any covered market areas, and the guide's historical commentary; silver purchases and hotel transport to the meeting point are not included. Groups run small, generally six to twelve people, in Spanish and English, at a pace suited to Taxco's hilly, cobblestone terrain. Vegetarian substitutions can usually be arranged at the pipián stop with advance notice, though cecina is meat-based and not adaptable.
What is included
- Walk through Taxco's silver district and Santa Prisca church plaza
- Cecina de Taxco tasting at a colonial-era restaurant
- Pipián and mole sampling at a family-run kitchen
- Stop at Mercado Municipal for chiles and produce
- Commentary on Taxco's colonial silver-mining history
Good to know
- Operator
- Local Taxco guides, arranged through regional tour operators
Location
Meets at Plaza Borda, Centro, 40200 Taxco de Alarcón, Gro., Mexico
18.5550, -99.6023 View on map
Highlights
- Cecina de Taxco tasting at a colonial-era restaurant
- Pipián and mole rojo sampling at a family-run kitchen
- Walk through Taxco's silver district and Santa Prisca plaza
- Mercado Municipal stop for chiles, produce and seasonal jumiles
- Commentary on Taxco's colonial silver-mining history
Tips for visiting
- Wear sturdy, closed shoes for Taxco's steep cobblestone streets
- Mention vegetarian needs when booking, not on arrival
- October to April brings cooler, more comfortable highland weather
- Jumiles are only seen at the market stop roughly October through February
- Bring small MXN bills for optional extra purchases at the market
Frequently asked questions
Is this tour physically demanding?
Taxco's streets are steep and cobblestoned, so comfortable closed shoes and a reasonable fitness level are recommended.
Will jumiles be part of the tastings?
Jumiles are only available at the market stop during their roughly October-to-February season and are not a standard tasting item.
Is this tour suitable for vegetarians?
The pipián stop can often be adapted with advance notice, but cecina is meat-based and not substitutable.