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Taxco: 16th Century Mining Beneficiation Estate Tour

By Xplora Tours Taxco
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$69 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview

  • Learn about 16th-century mining techniques used in Taxco
  • Explore the novo-hispanic hacienda and its historical significance
  • Guided tour with detailed historical and cultural explanations
  • Experience the rich mining heritage of Taxco

Activity location

    • Taxco
    • Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • C. Benito Juárez 18, Centro, 40200 Taxco de Alarcón, Gro., Meksiko
    • Taxco de Alarcón, Guerrero, Mexico

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Taxco: 16th Century Mining Beneficiation Estate Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$69.15 x 2 AdultsNZ$138.30
Total
Price is NZ$138.30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local return transfer
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access tickets.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Certified guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food

What you can expect

Embark on a magical and surprising journey through the history of Taxco's mining heritage. This tour takes you back to the 16th century, exploring the rudimentary silver and metal separation processes that made Taxco the first mining royal of America.

Begin your adventure with a convenient return transfer from Taxco's main square to the novo-hispanic hacienda, where the mining operations once flourished. As you walk through the historical site, your certified guide will provide an in-depth explanation of the cultural and historical significance of the estate. Immerse yourself in the culture and history of mining in Taxco, discovering the techniques and tools used by early miners.

This three-hour tour is conducted in Spanish and offers a unique opportunity to experience the past and understand the legacy of mining in the region. With return transfers and access tickets included, this tour ensures a hassle-free and educational experience.

Location

Activity location

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    • Taxco
    • Taxco, Guerrero, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • C. Benito Juárez 18, Centro, 40200 Taxco de Alarcón, Gro., Meksiko
    • Taxco de Alarcón, Guerrero, Mexico