Taxco de Alarcón, founded in 1528 as Tetelcingo, was an important silver mining center during the colonial era. Its attractions include the incredibly beautiful and ornate Santa Prisca church, the Hacienda de El Chorrillo, the Spratling Museum, the views of Taxco from the Christ monument overlooking town, and simply walking the narrow, cobblestone streets and browsing the fine silver crafts of Taxco’s shops and market.
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