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Unusual Attractions in Taxco

Casa Figueroa

This "cursed house" features secret rooms, hidden vaults, and dark escape tunnels.

Museo De Arte Virreinal (Museum of Viceroyalty Art)

The jewel of the museum is a rare tumulus, a funeral decoration from the 18th century.

Pre-Hispanic Mine of Taxco

This centuries-old mine remained hidden beneath a hotel bar until 2013.

Santa Prisca Skeleton

A skeleton without arms watches over the side door of one of the most beautiful baroque temples in Mexico.

Hotel Casa Grande Wall

A wall of this old hotel was decorated with drawings made of pebbles during its construction.

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Grutas de Cacahuamilpa

One of the world’s largest cave systems houses legends, concerts, and wondrous rock formations alike.

10 miles from Taxco

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Museo de Santa María de la Asunción

This church turned museum is dedicated to the last Mexica ruler, whose remains were allegedly buried under the altar.

12 miles from Taxco

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