Zapotitlán Salinas, Desert town in Puebla, Mexico
Zapotitlán Salinas stands at 1547 meters elevation within the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Biosphere Reserve, characterized by diverse cactus species and dry climate patterns.
The settlement originated between 1000 and 1560 CE when Mixtec and Popoloca communities established themselves in the area to extract salt from natural deposits.
The traditional salt extraction process involves pumping water into small evaporation ponds, where experienced producers monitor crystal formation over a month-long period.
Salt production occurs twice annually, from March to May and October to February, with higher yields during the warmer spring months.
The local sal de arroba contains specific minerals like sodium sulfate and potassium, making it particularly suitable for feeding goats in the region.
Location: Zapotitlán Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 1,547 m
GPS coordinates: 18.33194,-97.47444
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:19
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