Taxco

I regularly dream of spending a month here, just me and my cat, wandering the hilly streets by day and relaxing beneath the glittering mountains by night. I’d choose an apartment with tall, dreamy French doors that opened up to a small balcony full of plants. Each morning, I’d power walk to the Capilla de Ojeda before stopping at the local tianguis for fruit. I’d then perch myself at a cafe for people watching, which I’d later write about at a rooftop restaurant with a glass of crisp white wine.

While typing furiously about the ins and outs of life in this true pueblo mágico, my Mexican Prince Charming would surely walk in, sit at the empty seat across from me, hand me a brilliantly shiny ring made of Taxco silver, and the rest will be history.

Start your day with…
Coffee at Nueve 25. Order from the window, enjoy at one of just a few outdoor tables. If you’re early enough and it’s a weekday, you’ll likely witness a delightful parade of kindergartners on their way to school.

Head to the zócalo where you can get wonderfully lost in the maze-like market full of everything from squash to silver, before a late Italian-Mexican breakfast nearby at Casa Spratling’s rooftop.

Visit the Church of Santa Prisca.…
Invest the 50 pesos required to ascend the church tower’s 140 steps for the views you see in the photo to the right.

Now make your way to Museo Casa de las Lagrimas…
Because in just 20 minutes you’ll be fed a lifetime’s supply of juicy family gossip while surrounded by perfectly preserved antiques and talavera everything.

Food & Drink:
Grab a balcony table upstairs for optimal views and your favorite drink (as long as it’s not a margarita) at Taxco-famous Bar Berta.
I’m sorry to say my personal dining choice left much to be desired so I have no vetted suggestions at this time.

Hotels:
Hotel los Arcos is a charming colonial house-now-hotel built in 1572 with a great location and simple, clean rooms.

Activity Suggestions:
Montetaxco Hotel & Resort for the pool. I didn’t get to go, but I will when I return.
Take a ride in a punch-buggy taxi, even if it’s just for fun.
Visit the pre-Hispanic mines at Posada de la Misión, a beauty in itself.

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