Barrio de la Veracruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barrio de la Veracruz
Popular places to visit
Santa Prisca Cathedral
Towering over Borda Square with its twin belfry, this 18th-century church is one of Mexico’s most exquisite examples of Baroque architecture.
Borda Square
The pulsating central square of Taxco is home to resplendent architecture, museums, entertaining street performers, silver shops, bars and cafés.
Teleferico de Montetaxco
You can take time to visit Teleferico de Montetaxco during your travels to Taxco. Visit the shops and cathedral in this walkable area.
Plaza de las Americas Shopping Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Plaza de las Americas Shopping Mall during your stay in Taxco. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.
Guerrero Park
Explore the great outdoors at Guerrero Park, a lovely green space in Taxco. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.
Casa Borda Cultural Center
Enjoy an outing to Casa Borda Cultural Center during your stay in Taxco. Visit the cathedral in this walkable area or simply enjoy its bars.
Activities
Taxco & Cuernavaca with Pre-Hispanic Mine Tour
Taxco: Ultimate Full-Day Experience + Breakfast & Lunch Included
Discover the Magical Towns of Taxco & Cuernavaca form Mexico City
Taxco and caves of Cacahuamilpa from Mexico City
Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla + Taxco, Cuernaca & Mine 2-Day Tour
Fun Relaxing Day Taxco Silver Town. Including Lunch & Breakfast
Our pick of the best Barrio de la Veracruz Hotel Deals
Hotel Santa Paula
One of the best hotels I have stayed. The food at the restaurant was delicious and the “cafe de olla “ one of the best . Will definitely stay at this hotel again . The views are amazing!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
HOTEL ALEIA. Centro
The rooms are verry small, the room was not able to lock, problems with the shower drainage, no tv
Reviewed on 20 July 2025
Hotel Montetaxco
Bar near pool area was close. Overall great and wonderfull stay. You always need taxi to visit the city/ downtown. Awesome views with cable car / teleferico.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel & Balneario Los Angeles
Great location, nice surroundings and views.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hotel Los Arcos
Most beautiful place in Taxco. Fabulous staff. Clean rooms. I totally love this place.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Agua Escondida Taxco Centro
There was construction in the Zócalo area, so there was quite a bit of dust around the hotel and rooftop.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de la Veracruz
Taxco Centro
While visiting Taxco Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Borda Square and Silver Museum.
Del Ex Convento
While Del Ex Convento may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Borda Square and Teleferico de Montetaxco.
Barrio de Guadalupe
Though Barrio de Guadalupe may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Borda Square and Figueroa House Museum.
Del Panteón
Though Del Panteón may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Plaza de las Americas Shopping Mall and Borda Square.
Del Chorrillo
While Del Chorrillo isn't home to many top sights, Teleferico de Montetaxco and Borda Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
