Taxco Travel Guide 2026

Why Visit Taxco? #

Perched on steep hills, Taxco draws visitors for its long silver tradition and colonial-era character, with winding cobblestone streets leading up to the ornate Santa Prisca church. Silver workshops and artisan markets let travelers watch craftsmanship up close and buy hand-forged jewelry, while cozy plazas and cafés provide after-hours atmosphere. Traditional regional dishes-hearty pozole and fresh quesadillas-pair well with panoramic town views, creating a memorable mix of craft, history and hillside charm.

Top Things to Do in Taxco

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Comalcalco (archaeological site)

Pre-Columbian Maya site notable for its brick architecture

Archaeological Site

Don't Miss

Santa Prisca Church (Parroquia de Santa Prisca) - Visit Santa Prisca Church, an ornate 18th-century baroque church dominating Taxco's central plaza.
Zócalo and Callejón del Beso - Stroll Taxco's zócalo and narrow alleys lined with silver shops and local cafés.
Plaza Borda and Silver Workshops - Browse silver workshops around Plaza Borda to see artisans hammering and polishing silverware.

Hidden Gems

Teleférico de Taxco - Ride the Teleférico for elevated town views and a short walk to Cerro del Cristo.
Casa Borda Cultural Center - Visit Casa Borda for rotating cultural exhibits and local history displays in a historic house.
Cristo Monument Viewpoint - Climb to the Cristo Monument for panoramic vistas across Taxco's red-tile rooftops and valley.

Day Trips

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa National Park - Explore the Cacahuamilpa cave system with guided tours through gigantic underground chambers.
Mexico City - Take a longer trip to Mexico City for museums, galleries, and large urban markets.

Best Time to Visit Taxco #

Taxco in Tabasco experiences hot, humid weather most of the year; visit November-February for drier, more comfortable conditions. The rainy season brings heavy showers and a real flood risk in low-lying areas.

Cool Season

November - February · 22-30°C (72-86°F)

A more comfortable, drier time to visit Tabasco's lowlands - less swampy and better for sightseeing around town and rivers.

Hot Season

March - May · 25-36°C (77-97°F)

Heat and humidity pick up sharply; mornings are livable but afternoons feel oppressive - plan water stops and shade breaks.

Rainy Season

June - October · 24-33°C (75-91°F)

Heavy rains, high humidity, and flooding risk are common - travel gets slower, but the landscape is lush and dramatic.

Best Time to Visit Taxco #

Climate

Taxco's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 18°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1901 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit

AprilFebruaryMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

44°

Warmest Month

10°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

18° – 28°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

135 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

11.0h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 29°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 32°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

46 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

22° – 34°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

44 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

23° – 35°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (188 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

23° – 34°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

188 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.1h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 34°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

167 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (217 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 34°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

217 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (301 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 33°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

301 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (316 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

22° – 31°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

316 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 30°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

173 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

19° – 28°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

146 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

10.9h daylight

How to Get to Taxco

This Taxco is in Tabasco state and is served primarily by road from Villahermosa, the state capital with the main airport (VSA). Mexico's passenger rail network does not serve most towns here, so buses, colectivos and private cars are the normal transport modes.

By Air

Villahermosa International Airport (VSA): Villahermosa is the primary airport for Tabasco state and the usual air gateway for nearby towns. From VSA you can reach towns in Tabasco by bus or taxi; travel times depend on the exact location and can range from 30 minutes to several hours, with taxi fares and shuttle prices varying by distance.

Ciudad del Carmen / Villahermosa regional flights: There are smaller regional airports and domestic connections in the region, but Villahermosa remains the main commercial airport for most travel in Tabasco.

By Train & Bus

Bus: Mexico has an extensive intercity bus network. For towns in Tabasco, long-distance buses (e.g., ADO and regional lines) run from Villahermosa and other major cities; prices and travel times vary widely but intercity coaches are reliable and comfortable. Local colectivos and minibuses serve shorter routes and rural connections.

Train: There is no regular passenger rail service serving most towns in Tabasco; road buses and private cars are the standard way to reach smaller towns like Taxco (Tabasco).

Where to Stay in Taxco #

Budget

Centro Histórico - $15-60/night

This Taxco area has many small inns and pensions. Budget travellers find simple, central rooms - basic comfort, often on steep streets.

Taxco budget guesthouses (various) - Basic pensions and family-run inns.
Posada del Cabildo (example pension) - Affordable central rooms near zócalo.

Mid-Range

Centro Histórico - $60-140/night

Mid-range stays are traditional colonial hotels offering comfortable rooms, courtyard restaurants and easy walking access to the silver workshops and cathedral.

Hotel Montetaxco - Terraced hotel with good town views.
Posada 88 Taxco - Boutique mid-range near main plaza.

Luxury

Centro Histórico - $140+/night

Luxury in Taxco means restored colonial mansions with superior service and views over the valley. Options are intimate rather than large-chain resorts.