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Plaza Borda

Taxco, Mexico
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Ranked #3 of 8 attractions in Taxco
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Dining, People-watching
Description: The zócalo of this old mining town is named for silver tycoon José de la Borda.
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Copenhagen
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

We loved everything about Taxco. We normally stay away from very touristy places and Taxco certainly is touristy, but it seemed to us to be mainly Mexican tourists. We didn't see any tourist busses or large groups with guided tours. And we were even there on Dia de Muertos. The square is a lovely and one of the prettiest plaza's... More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012

This busy plaza is always buzzing with activity. People from all over the world can be found here in the silver shops, cafes and restaurants. Beautiful traditional baskets, wall hangings, painted pottery and the like can be bought for a song from the multitude of indigenous street vendors selling their handmade products. Extremely friendly locals and plentiful helpful police make... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

Where the locals hand out. As it was a Saturday afternoon and a fiesta or two were happening the place was really alive More

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Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2011

I'm not incredibly familiar with Mexican plazas but this one was a joy. Artisans, hawkers, schoolkids, seniors combined with pleasant seating under laurel trees. Restaurants and shops surround the square and continue along any of the streets leading off. Lots of life here! And of course the domination of the church on one side and the statue of Christ on... More

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Minnesota
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289 reviews 289 reviews
Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
401 helpful votes 401 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2008

After hiking up and down the hills of Taxco it was nice to sit and rest for a while in this small but nice little square. It is right in the middle of much in Taxco with the main church (Santa Prisca) right next door plus museums, hotels, restaurants, and many of Taxco's silver shops within minutes. The square is... More

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Montevideo. Uruguay
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2009
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