Good Friday Celebration in Taxco from Mexico City Including Passion Play
1 day
About this activity
You will be picked up from your hotel in Mexico City and drive to Cuernavaca. There, you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the city, know as the city of the eternal spring. There, you will visit one of the oldest cathedrals in America, the Palace of Cortes and see the city's mansions and avenues.
From there, you will continue to the Sierra Madre to visit one of its treasures: Taxco. Known as the “World Silver Capital”, you will have a chance to visit the famous Baroque parish church of Santa Prisca and admire the pilgrimage through the cobbled streets of Taxco.
Finally, you will be part of one of Mexico's most important celebrations: Holy Friday. This day is considered the most important day on Easter celebrations. In Taxco, many events take place around different points in the city. You will witness the Passion Play which portrays the crucifixion of Jesus and takes place at the former convent of San Bernardino of Siena. Learn the history of this event and have an unforgettable time.
After this, back to Mexico City.
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From there, you will continue to the Sierra Madre to visit one of its treasures: Taxco. Known as the “World Silver Capital”, you will have a chance to visit the famous Baroque parish church of Santa Prisca and admire the pilgrimage through the cobbled streets of Taxco.
Finally, you will be part of one of Mexico's most important celebrations: Holy Friday. This day is considered the most important day on Easter celebrations. In Taxco, many events take place around different points in the city. You will witness the Passion Play which portrays the crucifixion of Jesus and takes place at the former convent of San Bernardino of Siena. Learn the history of this event and have an unforgettable time.
After this, back to Mexico City.
Included
- Professional tour guide
- Buffet Express lunch
- Round-trip transportation
- Cuernavaca Tour
- Taxco Tour
- Silver Workshop Tour
- Typical Beverage tasting of the "Berta" region
- Travel insurance
- Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Santa Prisca de Taxco
- Entry/Admission - Palacio de Cortes
- Entry/Admission - Convent of San Bernardino de Siena
Not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up & drop off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
75%
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