Taxco ("tahs-coh") is another city at altitude: nestling on a mountainside 5,000 feet above sea level, the city offers wonderful views from all around. Just over 100 miles southwest of Mexico City is one of Mexico's most loved colonial towns, which is also best known in Mexico (and world-wide) for it's silver.

Better known for silver in fact, than the real "Silver Cities" which were the hub of Silver Mining in Mexico! This is probably because the metal is  widely crafted in Taxco, and so well marketed and commercialised here too: there are literally hundreds of shops selling silver.  Silver mining in Taxco has  always been limited, and today the mines are virtually exhausted. The silver  from other places in Mexico is bought here to be crafted, and later sold locally or exported.

The town itself is made up of steep  narrow roads and alleyways, breaking out into small and pleasant plazas. The whole place is cobble stoned and quaint, and unlike many of the other colonial cities in Mexico - no modern suburbs exist around its skirts. This colonial town is real gem - traditional, well preserved and charming.If you're  travelling south of Mexico City, Taxco should certainly be on your list of  places to see.

Lots of people come here for a day trip; to look around  and to buy some silver.However, a night or two at one of Taxco's hotels will help you to explore, discover and experience much more of the wonderful things  this town has to offer, and if you take the time do so, you won't be disappointed!