Travel advisory · MexicoTaxco is in or near an area where governments advise against all travel: Guerrero.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
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Also named by one government: Celaya–Irapuato–Salamanca triangle, Guanajuato (France), Culiacán and surrounding area (France), North of Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas (Germany), Route 129 Martinez de la Torre–Teziutlán (France), Route 131 Tapacoyan–Perote (France), Route 180 Martinez de la Torre–Papantla secondary roads (France), Route 40 Monterrey–Reynosa (France), Southern Michoacán from Uruapán to the coast (France), Acapulco (France), Baja California, except Tijuana and Tecate (France), Ciudad Acuña (Spain), Ciudad Juárez and surrounding area (Spain), Ciudad Obregón (France), Coahuila, except southern part (New Zealand), Coatzacoalcos (France), Colonias north and north-east of the Zócalo, Mexico City (France), Durango (France), East Nuevo León, bordering Tamaulipas (France), Guanajuato (Spain), Guanajuato, Highway 45 between León and Irapuato (New Zealand), Guanajuato, south-west of Highway 45D (UK), Jalisco, within 50 km of Michoacán border (Canada), Monclova (Spain), Morelos (France), Nayarit (France), Nogales (France), Non-tourist rural areas of Baja California (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Chihuahua (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Coahuila (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Durango (Spain), Non-tourist rural areas of Sonora (Spain), Northern municipalities of Jalisco (UK), Northern Tamaulipas from San Fernando to US border (Spain), Northern Veracruz bordering Tamaulipas (Spain), Northern Veracruz from Martinez de la Torre (France), Route 150D Puebla–Orizaba (France), Route 190 Oaxaca–Santo Domingo Tehuantepec (France), Route 85 and 83 Monterrey–Ciudad Victoria–Tampico (France), Route 95 Mexico City–Cuernavaca (France), Selva Lacandona (France), South and south-west of Lake Chapala, Jalisco (UK), South-west Jalisco and Los Altos, except Puerto Vallarta (France), South-west Michoacán (France), South-west Tamaulipas (France), Southern Guanajuato state (France), Southern Michoacán south of Morelia (Spain), Strip within 40 km of Guatemalan border, Chiapas (UK), Tepic (New Zealand), Toluca (France), Veracruz city (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution | May 29, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen (Sicherheitslage) (regional advisories) | Oct 19, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Vigilance renforcée pour le reste du pays (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Taxco
Taxco is a silver town in Guerrero, about three hours by road from Mexico City, known for its workshops and the Santa Prisca church.
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Taxco is a hillside town in the Mexican state of Guerrero, roughly three hours by road southwest of Mexico City. Silver mining has shaped the town since the colonial period, and silver workshops still line its streets, where you can compare jewelry and tableware before you buy. The baroque Santa Prisca church, completed in the 18th century, stands above the central square, Plaza Borda.
Taxco suits a day trip or a single night for travelers who want craft shopping, slow walks and a quieter base than the capital. Expect long climbs and uneven cobblestones, and allow a full day to walk between the church, the plaza and the shops at an unhurried pace. The drier months from November to April make the hills easier to walk. Check current travel advice for Guerrero before you book.
Taxco in five
- Read the travel advice for Guerrero firstThe UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Guerrero, except Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa reached by air. Check your own government's current advice before you plan a visit.UK travel advice for Mexico
- Arrive early and leave in daylightThe drive from Mexico City takes about 2.5–3 hours each way, so a day trip means leaving early. Plan to be on the road back before dark rather than after dinner.
- See Santa Prisca before the weekend crowdsThe baroque church faces Plaza Borda, and mornings on weekdays are the quiet time. Weekends fill with visitors from the capital and Cuernavaca.
- Buy silver from a shop that stamps itSterling pieces should carry a .925 mark. Compare two or three workshops and the market before you buy, and ask who made the piece.
- Wear flat shoes for the cobblesStreets climb sharply, and the best viewpoints and workshops sit uphill from the square. A day in town is more tiring than the map suggests.
Need to know
- Airport
- Mexico City (MEX), about 2.5–3 hours by road
- Getting there
- Bus from Mexico City's southern terminal, about 2.5–3 hours
- Getting around
- On foot and local taxis; the streets are steep and narrow
- Best base
- Near Plaza Borda for evenings, or Mexico City for a day trip
- Time needed
- A long day, or one night
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh25°Low13°Dry, pleasantJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 15 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, pleasant
- FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh27°Low14°Dry, clearFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, clear
- MarchClear2 rainy daysHigh29°Low15°Warm, dryMarchClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, dry
- AprilClear4 rainy daysHigh31°Low17°Hot, dryAprilClear
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 22 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh30°Low18°Hot, rains startMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 130 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, rains start
- JuneRain24 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh26°Low17°Rainy seasonJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 357 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy season
- JulyRain25 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh25°Low16°Rainy, greenJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 240 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy, green
- AugustRain27 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh25°Low16°Rainy, greenAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 298 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy, green
- SeptemberRain27 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh24°Low16°RainySeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 353 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- OctoberRain20 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh24°Low15°Rains endingOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 134 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rains ending
- NovemberClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low14°Dry, pleasantNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 32 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, pleasant
- DecemberClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low13°Dry, holidaysDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, holidays
Average daily high and low in Taxco, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Taxco
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
27
- Feels like
- 27°
- Humidity
- 44%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 4%
Taxco
02:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today22°12°4%Monday: Drizzle. High 22°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Tue23°11°6%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 23°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 6%.
- Wed23°12°49%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 23°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 49%.
- Thu22°11°59%Thursday: Drizzle. High 22°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 59%.
- Fri22°10°47%Friday: Drizzle. High 22°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 47%.
- Sat20°10°55%Saturday: Rain. High 20°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Sun19°9°52%Sunday: Drizzle. High 19°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 52%.
Updated 02:28 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 18.81 MXN
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Cuernavacaabout 1.5 hours by roadThe city on the road back toward Mexico City.Read the guide
- Grutas de Cacahuamilpaabout 40 min by roadA large cave system with guided walks, northwest of town.
- Mexico Cityabout 2.5–3 hours by busThe capital, where most visits start and end.Read the guide
Before you go to Taxco
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Rules for Taxco, checked
- The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the state of Guerrero, with exceptions that do not include Taxco.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Plan around Taxco
Regions, entry rules, transport and money for a Mexico trip
Read the guideMexico CityThe usual starting point for Taxco
Read the guideAround Mexico CityOther trips within reach of the capital
Read the guideSouth of Mexico CityThe region between the capital and Taxco
Read the guideTepoztlánA Morelos hill town with a pyramid hike
Read the guideCuernavacaThe city on the road south
Read the guideTaxco FAQ
Is Taxco safe to visit?
Taxco is in Guerrero, where the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel, with exceptions that do not include Taxco. Read your own government's current advice, travel by day and decide before you book.
How do you get from Mexico City to Taxco?
By bus from Mexico City's southern terminal in about 2.5–3 hours, by car along the toll road, or on a guided day trip. The bus is simplest. Book a morning departure and the last return before dark.
Is Taxco worth it for silver shopping?
Yes if you like jewelry: the town grew around silver and workshops fill the center. Look for .925 stamps, compare shops and bargain gently at the market. Skip it if you only want cheap souvenirs.
How long do you need in Taxco?
A long day covers Santa Prisca, a workshop and a viewpoint. One night lets you see the town lit in the evening and avoids a same-day drive, though the hills tire you.
When is the best time to visit Taxco?
November to March, when it is dry and mild at roughly 1,800 m. Holy Week brings large processions and crowds, so book early or avoid it, and June to September is rainy.