Villa del Carbón Municipality
Villa del Carbón Municipality, Municipality in northern State of Mexico, Mexico.
Description
Villa del Carbón Municipality sits on mountainous terrain with pine forests, rivers, and water reservoirs at about 2,600 meters above sea level. The area includes 58 communities and offers camping areas, water sports, and fishing spots, especially near the Taxhimay reservoir.
History
The region was originally called Nñontle and was a Nahua and Otomi settlement from around 200 BCE. It later became part of the Aztec realm and served as a major charcoal production center during the colonial period.
Culture
Local artisans make leather boots, jackets, and belts while textile workers produce wool scarves and sweaters by hand. These crafts remain woven into daily life and local identity today.
Practical
The best time to visit is outside the rainy season to keep forest roads passable. Comfortable hiking shoes are important since the terrain is hilly and many paths wind through wooded areas.
Did you know?
The municipality's name comes from its former role as the main charcoal supplier during Spanish colonial times. This history remains woven into the landscape and local ways today.
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