Santiago Matatlán

Santiago Matatlán stands at 1,725 meters above sea level in the Valles Centrales Region, spanning across 85 square kilometers of mountainous terrain.

The settlement maintains deep indigenous roots, with over 92 percent of residents representing native communities and 57 percent speaking their ancestral languages.

Local festivities incorporate traditional music, regional cuisine, and demonstrations of mezcal production methods that families have maintained through multiple generations.

The town provides specialized tours of mezcal distilleries where visitors learn about agave cultivation, harvesting techniques, and the complete production process.

This municipality contains numerous family-operated mezcal facilities, each producing distinct varieties using methods specific to their ancestral traditions.

Location: Santiago Matatlán Municipality

Elevation above the sea: 1,725 m

GPS coordinates: 16.86610,-96.38342

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:56