Santa Catarina Yecahuízotl

Santa Catarina Yecahuízotl is an indigenous settlement in Tláhuac borough located at roughly 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) elevation with residential areas and farmland. The place has a rural character with traditional houses scattered among open fields that shape how the settlement looks.

The settlement was called Cuauhtli Itlacuayan during the Post-Classic period, a name meaning Eagle's Feeding Place, before receiving its current name in colonial times. This shift in naming reflects the cultural changes that came with Spanish contact and governance.

The community gathers to celebrate its patron saint festival on November 25th with traditional dances, music, and local food that reflect regional customs.

The settlement connects to Mexico City through public transportation with regular service from neighboring districts throughout the day. Visitors can reach it by bus and get around on foot once there.

The location maintains working agricultural fields called Llanos de Tláhuac, where traditional farming practices continue despite surrounding urban growth. These fields create a green space that shows how farming traditions remain part of daily life in the community.

Location: Tláhuac

Elevation above the sea: 2,240 m

GPS coordinates: 19.31030,-98.96610

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07