Taxco, Mexico / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Taxco, Mexico
Taxco de Alarcón in Guerrero has a compact historic centre set into steep hills. These eight photo ideas combine its squares and historic buildings with views across the town.
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Germany’s Federal Foreign Office strongly advises against travel to Guerrero. Taxco is in the affected area. The exceptions are Acapulco and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo when arriving by air.
The U.S. Department of State advises against travel to Guerrero.
The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Guerrero, except Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa when accessed by air.
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Plaza Borda
Plaza Borda forms the central square of Taxco. Use the open space to frame the surrounding buildings, then move closer for a detail of the paving.
Search Google MapsSanta Prisca and San Sebastián Church
The parish church beside Plaza Borda is a landmark of the historic centre. Include the square for scale, or choose a tighter view of the carved façade.
Search Google MapsCasa Borda
The historic Casa Borda on the square houses a cultural centre and the Silver Museum. Try a street-level composition of the building and its setting.
Search Google MapsSan Bernardino Church
The church is part of the former San Bernardino convent complex on Plazuela del Convento. Photograph its exterior from the square and respect services in progress.
Search Google MapsGuillermo Spratling Museum
The museum presents Taxco’s history and silverwork. Its exterior is a useful architectural subject; check the museum’s photography rules before photographing inside.
Search Google MapsCristo Monumental Viewpoint
The Cristo Monumental stands above Taxco and offers a view over the hillside town. Compare a broad panorama with a composition isolating the roofscape.
Search Google MapsMontetaxco Cable Car
The Montetaxco resort has a cable car with a view over Taxco. If you are not staying there, check access and operating arrangements with the resort before planning a photograph through the gondola window.
Search Google MapsGuadalupe Chapel
The Guadalupe chapel stands on Plazuela de Guadalupe. Use the small square to give the façade context, while keeping entrances clear.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Guerrero state government, Plaza Borda restoration
- INAH, Taxco de Alarcón historic monuments
- INAH National Historic Monuments Catalogue, Casa Borda
- Guerrero state government, Museo de la Plata in Casa Borda
- INAH National Historic Monuments Catalogue, San Bernardino
- INAH, Guillermo Spratling Museum
- Mexican Ministry of Tourism, Taxco and Cristo Monumental
- Guerrero state government, Cristo Monumental
- INAH National Historic Monuments Catalogue, Capilla de Guadalupe
- Montetaxco Resort, hotel and cable car