Silver, or "plata" is most associated with the hillside city of Taxco. Perched along the mountain side at 5,000 feet, Taxco de Alarcón, as it's officially known is in the state of Guerrero.

For the traveler there are the narrow, often steep and hidden cobblestone streets and alleys, with charming authentic Mexican style cafes and restaurants, and a wide variety of hotels and lodging. Getting around town is best done on foot along the narrow streets, open door VW buses called "burritos" are used by the locals to get from one end of town to the other.