Taxco  is  located  in the State of Guerrero about half way along the "Highway of the Sun" which connects Mexico City and Acapulco. The cental square is about 6000 feet up in the Sierra Madre, the altitude and the southern location make for a perfect year round temperature. Taxco became very important to Spain when it was discovered that it's mountains were full of precious metals, even after 300 years it is still one of the worlds biggest silver sources. I would guess that more than half of all businesses in Taxco sell silver. If that isn't enough, every Saturday morning the worlds biggest silver market springs up!   No words can explain the scenic beauty of Taxco and its surrounds, it has to be experienced!   Other than the main road through town the streets are surfaced with hand laid stone. (flat walking shoes are essential). There are no sidewalks or traffic controls and yet accidents are very rare.  Follow the cobble streets and you will experience the full charm of a colonial Mexican town. Like most of Latin America, beautiful churches are everywhere, the Parish Church of Santa Prisca is a special example. Restuarants and bars are plentiful and the food is delicious. The climate in the valleys is ideal for farming so fresh food is brought in to the bustling central market every morning. Taxco is a good place to get exercise, try walking as much as you can, do remember though, at this altitude the air is a little thinner and so for a day or so you might get out of breath easily. One other thing is certain you will have a healthy appetite. Crime is rare in Taxco but not unheard of, don't tempt fate, you don't need a lot of cash as most businesses take credit cards and there are ATM machines. Many people speak english, but will help you if you try speaking Spanish.  The Indian population thrives in Taxco, these hardworking crafts people set up stall every day in the streets selling esquisite hand made goods of every type, they are very fair and easy to do business with. With their traditional dress and neatly dressed children they add a cultural flair wherever they are.