Important city of the State of Guerrero, is characterized by its beautiful colonial architecture, its famous crafts in silver and the singular outline of its narrow streets, to take a walk by Taxco is to go back to the past enjoying the comforts of the present time, because it counts on comfortable tourist services for all the tastes and budgets, we invited to you to know this seductive population: Taxco was founded on a mining zone operated by an European industralist called Jose de la Borda, that it reunited an important fortune with which it commanded to construct the famous Parish of Santa Prisca, architectonic jewel of chirrigueresco style and symbol of the city that is proud of its gorgeous cover of pink quarry, its high visible towers from any point of the city and its interiors upholstered with leaf of gold. One of the oldest constructions is the Exconvento of San Bernardino de Siena, founded on 1592, there find a panel of the Virgin of Bethlehem, work of Castle, painter of century XIX. Climate warm semi-humid, with a year-round average temperature of 28 degrees C. Winter's temperature is never below 14 degrees C., whereas late Spring's and Summer's maximum temperatures increase to 38 degrees C. This insures the visitors' desire to spend their vacation period at rest, enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. Clothing Casual and seasonal at1tire constitutes dress code in Taxco. Coat and tie not necessary unless you wish to dinner in one of the luxury restaurants, which require semiformal attire. Beach clothing is restricted and should not be used in town. Currency The peso is the legal national currency of Mexico. However, American dollars are accepted in the majority of shops and restaurants. American dollars can be exchanged at banks and hotels at daily conversion rate (exchange rate) Electricity 110 Volts A.C./60 cycles Time Central Time. Customs Custom regulations allow citizens of the United States to import $400.00 Usd. Worth of merchandise and 2 liters of liquor duty free. The Government of the United States will tax any additional purchases. Customs forms are supplied by airlines during flights to the United States. Purified Water The city of Taxco, as well the hotel zone, has a special water purification system. In addition to this, each hotel has its own purifying plant. Water from the ta is safe to drink or, if you prefer, bottled water can be found at any place at your convenience. Get a list of tours or hotels by clicking the titles