San Martín Tilcajete, Artisanal municipality in Ocotlán District, Mexico
San Martín Tilcajete occupies 17.31 square kilometers in the Valles Centrales region, situated at an elevation of 1540 meters above sea level.
The municipality evolved from its establishment in 1600, developing into a center of wooden craftsmanship through generations of local artisans.
Local artisans create detailed wooden figures called alebrijes using copal wood, painting them with geometric patterns and bright colors.
The municipality maintains traditional governance through a system where leaders are selected every three years according to local customs.
The production process of alebrijes involves treating wood with gasoline to remove insects before carving and applying multiple paint layers.
Location: Oaxaca
Inception: 1600
Capital city: San Martín Tilcajete
Elevation above the sea: 1,540 m
GPS coordinates: 16.85889,-96.69500
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:57
Oaxaca presents historical sites, waterfalls, and traditional villages. The region features pre-Columbian ruins, colonial monasteries, and indigenous crafts. The landscape ranges from mountain ranges to coastal areas with lagoons and beaches.
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