Magical town Taxco

Taxco The word comes from the Nahuatl word " Tlachco " , which means " ball game " . The region was inhabited by the tlahuicas . The Aztecs had invaded from Izcóatl times but was not until 1445 that he was appointed a governor of the Aztec Empire and that settled the head of one of the 7 provinces tributary, the Aztecs settled in present state . The current Taxco was seated in the place was known as Tetelcingo , which in Nahuatl means "Hill Small " . The Spanish chose to settle in this place for its proximity to the mineral and its mild climate . In 1529 , the small town was formed by merchants , government officials of the Colony and some friars of the Franciscan convent of Cuernavaca. Don Celso Muñoz says the Spanish led Indians to work the mines. These were established in two neighborhoods : San Miguel ( Tlachcotecapan ) and Guadalupe ( Acayotla ) .
 In the description of the Archdiocese of Mexico made ​​in 1570 , mentions three mining centers : Royal Mines of Tetelcingo , Real de Minas de San Miguel and Royal Mines of Acayotla . Apparently the Royal Tetelcingo grew to absorb the other two , which called out by Taxco

Customs and festivals of Taxco

Taxco and the Procession of the Animas:
Words like "moving" or "awesome" are those heard when asking a description of the celebration of Holy Week in Taxco, Guerrero, where fervor recalls the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, according to Catholic tradition.

For a week, the streets of this magical town Guerrero processions are held in which the inhabitants prove their faith through symbolic sacrifices, and even physical, to expiate some fault or simply to offer their suffering to whom consider their savior. On the cobbled streets parade processions accompanied by dramatic religious images testify to the sacrifice of hooded penitents, black dresses who drag chains attached to their ankles by way of sacrifice.

January 17 : blessing of animals . Celebration is done in the church of Santa Prisca . Competitions are also organized animal's best dressed or disguised , by the culture center of Taxco , Guerrero and the Institute of Culture , which is carried out in the garden after the BEditing Borda ecleseástica .January 18 : Festival of Santa Prisca

All May: Alarconianas days .October: Jumil fair , exhibiting many dishes made with this unique ingredient .From 27 November to 5 December : International Fair Plata. The National Silver Fair has become a tradition , and its programs have presented the best exponents of national artistic and abroad with such success that in 1974 he held the " First World Silver Fair " with the participation of 40 countries and the likes of " Bolshoi Ballet " of the Soviet Union .









Taxco Silverware

 

In 1953 , at the initiative of Antonio Pineda , a renowned silversmith , Silver Day was officially declared National Silver Fair , by the Government of the Republic and the state of Guerrero , where delivery is instituted annual National Award , maximum and only medal awarded to a craft , consisting of a gold medal, a diploma and a cash award winning work delivered to the National Competition Silverware, by President of the Republic in turn. It was Don Adolfo Ruiz Cortines , President , and Don Alejandro Gomez Maganda , Guerrero state governor , who corresponded give this special award and deliver the first National Award to Taxco Antonio Pineda Gomez , winner of the first national silverware . In 1959 , to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the construction of the church of Santa Prisca , was agreed to hold the Feria Nacional de la Plata in the last days of November. In 1974 he held the first World's Fair Plate with the participation of 40 countries and artists like the Bolshoi Ballet of the Soviet Union , however , it is clear that the fame of Taxco is due to their excellent craftsmanship of silversmiths , with sensitivity and skill transform everyday silver bars artworks .

Weather in Taxco

Taxco's weather is warm-humid predominantly recorded throughout the municipality tends to be humid, semi-warm in mountainous areas. The annual average temperature recorded is 18 ° C in the mountain region above 20 ° C in flat areas, the hottest months are March, April and May and the coldest December.

Some to eat in Taxco

Acerto

Is a contemporary  within and with the touch of typical Mexican building externally, this establishment is visited by many local people and turns out to be very attractive for all the visitors of Taxco, since from his enormous balcony is observed the complete front of the Parish of Holy Prisca, that he is just abreast and to a distance so short that seemed that it is one more invited one to the table. In the interior, this restaurant - bar-lounge has furniture and modern spaces entertained with music in low volume, so agreeable that makes possible a pleasing conversation. The excellent quality of the food and drinks that here are served is indisputable.

                                                
                                                  Coffee of the Sky
East is the ideal place to submit to the reading, to enjoy a chat among friends, or to take advantage of the wireless connection to Internet accompanied by one or more coffees of the enormous variety of textures, toastings and forms of preparation that nicely this cozy cafeteria puts at the disposal of his clients, at par of delicious slices of a rich selection of pastry. What makes the visit even better to the Coffee of the Sky is the sight from his balcony, placed rightly on always crowded Plaza Embroiders.

The Corner of the Bullpen
 The Corner of the Bullpen is a restaurant that one finds closely together of the Plaza Embroiders in Taxco's heart. It has an interior part with bullfighting decoration and a terrace that offers the most pleasant moments for the incessant just step of the people after his balustrade, since it is on one of the principal arteries, which goes from the socle to the markets of crafts and to the Tianguis of the Silver. This place specializes itself in delicious meats, as juicy portions of arrachera and cured meat of the highest quality, as well as in Spanish saucers as the tasty Valencian Paella.

                                             
 

 The Taxqueño  
Come to enjoying a familiar environment full of happiness and captivation, and of the flavor of exquisite traditional saucers. Share this experience with relatives and friends, and take advantage of the delicious Mexican served buffet every Saturday.





Aunt Calla
In this Taxco's typical restaurant it will be able to live through the real captivation of this colonial city and take delight with saucers of the region. Here it will be able to prove exotic specialities prepared with jumiles and iguana, besides many other delights of the kitchen taxqueña, as the irresistible pozole I am used Warlikely. Undoubtedly, this one is one of the most representative places to eat in Taxco.

Dolorosa Easter tradition in Taxco, Mexico

 

Tourist Places in Taxco

 Old Town Hall. This great building of the late eighteenth century has a mural that tells the story of Mexico, besides being furnished with period features, which visitors back to centuries when there were large landowners and horse carts roaming the cobblestone streets. Currently, the building houses the City Hall.

 

In 2002 he built a monumental statue of Christ and was located on top of Cerro de Atachi. The Monumental Christ Taxco looks down upon watchman way the tranquility of the city. It can be visited by car or enjoy reaching an unforgettable trek uphill. This is an attraction not to be missed, as this site is a viewpoint that offers its visitors a fantastic view of the city of Taxco.

 Home Borda. This house is a colonial style house exhibits monograms of the Holy Family and magnificent works of civil and religious art spread over fourteen rooms, same that can travel through hallways adorned with touches of Guerrero culture. This museum was built in honor of Don Jose de la Borda, a European businessman who built the Parroquia de Santa Prisca as a sign of great love he had for this picturesque village. In the Borda House is the House of Culture of Taxco, where events are held social, cultural and popular.