Tayopa is the name of a legendary
lost silver mine in the
Sierra Mountains of
Mexico
Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, and borders the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast; while having maritime boundar ...
. Many stories, legends and myths surround it as well as articles and books describing the search for it. Folklorist
J. Frank Dobie 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
The "lost mine" is a popular form of lost treasure legend. Although there are countless examples around the world, several common themes can be traced throughout the various legends. Usually the mines are said to contain valuable elements or min ...
References
Mexican legends
Silver mines in Mexico
Lost mines
Mexican urban legends
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