Tayopa is the name of a legendary
lost silver mine in the
Sierra Mountains of
Mexico
Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema ...
. Many stories, legends and myths surround it as well as articles and books describing the search for it. Folklorist
J. Frank Dobie
James Frank Dobie (September 26, 1888 – September 18, 1964) was an American folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist best known for his many books depicting the richness and traditions of life in rural Texas during the days of the open rang ...
devoted part of his book "Apache Gold and Yaqui Silver" to the story of this legendary lost mine.
See also
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Lost mines
Lost mines are a popular form of lost treasure legend. The mines involved usually contain a high-value commodity such as gold, silver or diamonds. Often, there is a map (sometimes called a "waybill") purportedly showing the location of the mine ...
References
Lost mines
Mexican legends
Silver mines in Mexico
Urban legends
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