Juchitán de Zaragoza, Indigenous trading center in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Juchitán de Zaragoza is a city in southern Oaxaca state that sits on a flat plain between the river and the first hills of the Sierra Madre del Sur. It serves as a trading center for agricultural goods and traditional crafts from the region and functions as the administrative seat for the surrounding municipality.
King Cosijopí founded the settlement in the late 15th century as a Zapotec center on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The residents later defended the town against French troops during the military conflicts in the 1860s.
The municipal palace displays 31 arches across its facade, while the 17th-century Parroquia de San Vicente Ferrer stands as a central religious monument.
The Pan-American Highway runs through the northern part of town and connects the city to destinations in all directions. There is also a railway station and an airfield for smaller aircraft in the area.
The market sells traditional tamales prepared with iguana meat during Easter, following recipes that require twelve hours of preparation. These dishes are among the recipes passed down through generations and available only during specific seasons.
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