Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

No search results found for
“”

Make sure words are spelled correctly.

Try searching for a travel destination.

Places near me Random place

Popular Destinations

  • Paris
  • London
  • New York
  • Berlin
  • Rome
  • Los Angeles
Trips Experiences Courses Places Foods Stories Newsletters
Sign In Join
All Mexico Taxco

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Taxco

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Taxco, Mexico

Updated January 21, 2022

Email
Attractions
Trips
Map
Leaderboards
Hotel Deals

Unusual Attractions in Taxco

Backyard.

Taxco, Mexico

Casa Figueroa

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

Taxco, Mexico

Museo De Arte Virreinal (Museum of Viceroyalty Art)

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

Taxco, Mexico

Pre-Hispanic Mine of Taxco

This centuries-old mine remained hidden beneath a hotel bar until 2013.
The skeleton of Santa Prisca

Taxco, Mexico

Santa Prisca Skeleton

A skeleton without arms watches over the side door of one of the most beautiful baroque temples in Mexico.
Nogal 3

Taxco, Mexico

Hotel Casa Grande Wall

A wall of this old hotel was decorated with drawings made of pebbles during its construction.
Are we missing something unusual?
Add it!
Inside the caves, paths and features are brightly illuminated.

Cacahuamilpa, Mexico

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa

One of the world’s largest cave systems houses legends, concerts, and wondrous rock formations alike.
10 miles from Taxco
The church's facade.

Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc, Mexico

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
In partnership with KAYAK

Plan Your Trip

In partnership with GetYourGuide

Unforgettable Experiences Nearby

Atlas Obscura Trips

Tasting Oaxaca: Culinary Delights & Cultural Insights

A Culinary and Cultural Journey Through Oaxaca.

Learn More

Explore Taxco, Mexico

Hotels 2

Taxco Leaderboard

Places Added

  1. Avatar image for Mario Yair TS
    Mario Yair TS
    5
Join the Ranks!
Add an unusual place to Taxco.

Places Edited

  1. Avatar image for Osage
    Osage
    1
  2. Avatar image for janwo
    janwo
    1
Join the Ranks!
Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

  1. P
    plarec
    5
  2. Avatar image for Mario Yair TS
    Mario Yair TS
    5
  3. T
    therecfam
    5
  4. E
    eris
    3
  5. Avatar image for andreapk17
    andreapk17
    3
Join the Ranks!
Visit a place in Taxco.

Recent Taxco Activity

  • K

    katlepage22

    wants to go to Pre-Hispanic Mine of Taxco

  • E

    eris

    has been to Casa Figueroa

  • E

    eris

    has been to Museo De Arte Virreinal (Museum of Viceroyalty Art)

  • E

    eris

    has been to Pre-Hispanic Mine of Taxco

  • A

    adelaidemillar

    has been to Pre-Hispanic Mine of Taxco

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads and no pop-ups.

Learn More

Get Our Email Newsletter

Follow Us

Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS Feed

Get the app

Download the App
Download on the Apple App Store Get it on Google Play
  • All Places
  • Latest Places
  • Most Popular
  • Places to Eat
  • Random
  • Nearby
  • Add a Place
  • Stories
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Lists
  • Puzzles
  • Video
  • Podcast
  • Newsletters
  • All Trips
  • Trips Blog
  • Art & Culture Trips
  • Food Trips
  • Hidden City Trips
  • History Trips
  • Wildlife & Nature Trips
  • FAQ
  • Experiences
  • Online Courses
  • Online Experience FAQ
  • Online Course FAQ
  • Membership
  • Feedback & Ideas
  • Community Guidelines
  • Product Blog
  • Unique Gifts
  • Work With Us
  • About
  • FAQ
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising Guidelines
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
Atlas Obscura

© 2023 Atlas Obscura. All Rights Reserved.