The unique colonial "Silver City" of Taxco is situated north of Acapulco, Mexico, located in the mountains of the North Sierra. Famous for its white stucco houses, it was originally founded in 1529 as a silver-mining community. Considered an important stop between Mexico City and Acapulco with the Philippines in the Spanish colonial trade, as a present-day stop Taxco is a well-known tourist destination that has been declared a preserved national monument and is the silver-producing capital of Mexico. Spending one day at one of Mexico's most picturesque towns allows one to do many things---enjoy the sights, eat a fine lunch, stroll along their picturesque cobblestone streets, and shop in their souvenir shops for silver and arts & crafts. What more can a person ask for in one day?
FULL DESCRIPTION
