Tehuantepec, Oaxaca
"The Hill of the Beasts"
“Hill of the Demons.”
Named by the Aztecs after the local warriors who fiercely
defended their city.
Tehuantepec is
a colonial city located on the isthmus of Mexico. Women play an important role
in the city and Tehuantepec is often called a matriarchal society. While there
is an air of confidence and purpose to the women, the leadership roles only
appear to be dominant in the many markets that grace the city.
Festivals and
traditional celebrations are important here. Tehuantepec is famous for it's
heavily embroidered womens dress. Frieda Kahlo adopted the dress and is often
pictured with a Tehuantepec tunic.
Tehauntepec
Fast Facts
Formally Named : Santo Domingo Tehuantepec
Location – On the banks of the Tehuantepec River on
the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in the State of Oaxaca.
Weather – Little temperature variation throughout
the year.
Population – 42,000
Elevation – 50 M
Founded – 15th century by Zapotec Indians
Medical – Hospitals and Clinics.
Money – Banks and ATMs
Industry –Agriculture. Products include sesame,
coconut, banana and mango. There is also cattle and sheep ranching. Handicrafts
are also important, predominently pottery and traditional dresses..
Airport – Closest international and
non-international airports to Tehuantepec in Oaxaca, Salina Cruz Airport 19 kms
or the Huatulco Airport 124 kms
History:
The Zapotec
Indians founded Tehuantepec before the arrival of the Spanish and the language
and many of the customs remain.
Festivals:
Things to See and Do
Accommodation:
Hotels
RV Parks
Directions:
At the Junction of Highway 190
and the toll Highway 185 D, turn according to the signs to Tehuantepec and drive
5KMs
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