Sotavento

Top choice in Taxco


It's easy to be wooed by the cobblestone arches in the warm lighting of Sotavento's leafy, tranquil courtyard. Classic Mexican dishes such as enchiladas and chicken mole are some of the best in town, and there are cocktails and some surprisingly good European options too. The Sunday breakfast buffet (M$130) is a wonderful indulgence.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Taxco attractions

1. Museo de Arte Virreinal

0.02 MILES

This charming, rather ragtag religious-art museum is housed in a wonderful old house. It hosts a small but well-displayed collection of art, labeled in…

2. Casa Borda

0.03 MILES

Built by José de la Borda in 1759, the Casa Borda serves as a cultural center hosting experimental theater and exhibiting contemporary sculpture, painting…

3. Templo de Santa Prisca

0.05 MILES

The icon of Taxco, Santa Prisca is one of Mexico’s most beautiful and striking pieces of baroque architecture. Its standout feature (best viewed side-on)…

4. Museo Guillermo Spratling

0.06 MILES

This well laid-out three-story history and archaeology museum is off an alley behind Templo de Santa Prisca. It contains a small collection of pre…

5. Museo Casa Figueroa

0.07 MILES

A splendid, envy-inducing home-turned-museum, with an interesting collection of vintage art and craftwork from across Mexico, comes to life alongside…

6. Cacahuamilpa Caverns

9.94 MILES

One of central Mexico’s most stunning natural sights, the Cacahuamilpa caverns are a must-see for anyone visiting Taxco or Cuernavaca. The scale of the…

7. Ixtapan Parque Acuático

20.91 MILES

This sprawling outdoor water park mixes curative thermal-water pools with waterfalls, water slides, a wave pool and a miniature railway.

8. Xochicalco

25.85 MILES

Atop a desolate plateau with views for miles around, Xochicalco is an impressive and relatively easy day trip from Cuernavaca that shouldn’t be missed. It…