Tayopa
Encyclopedia
Tayopa is the name of a legendary lost silver mine
in the Sierra Mountains
of Mexico
. 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.
Lost mines
Lost mines are a popular form of lost treasure legend. The mine involved is usually of a high-value commodity such as gold, silver or diamonds. Often there is a map purportedly showing the location of the mine...
in the Sierra Mountains
Sierra mountains
Sierra is a Spanish word meaning "saw". The corresponding word in Portuguese and Latin is serra. This name is used for various mountain ranges in Spanish-speaking and other countries ....
of Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. Many stories, legends and myths surround it as well as articles and books describing the search for it. Folklorist J. Frank Dobie
J. Frank Dobie
James Frank Dobie was an American folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist best known for many books depicting the richness and traditions of life in rural Texas during the days of the open range...
devoted part of his book "Apache Gold and Yaqui Silver" to the story of this legendary lost mine.