Capulalpam de Méndez, Mountain town in Sierra Norte region, Mexico
Located at 2073 meters elevation in Oaxaca state, Capulalpam de Méndez features traditional adobe buildings and mountain landscapes in the Sierra Juárez region.
The town's origins trace back to 1200 when Zapotec people established a settlement, with the first legal document dating from March 1599 by New Spain authorities.
The town maintains Zapotec traditions through its annual festivals, traditional medicine practices, and local culinary specialties including mole and homemade mezcal production.
The municipality offers accommodation in wooden cabins and camping sites, with guided tours available to explore the surrounding cloud forest environment.
The local healing center provides traditional treatments including medicinal plants, massages, and temazcal ceremonies following indigenous practices.
Location: Oaxaca
Location: Capulalpam de Méndez Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 2,073 m
GPS coordinates: 17.30639,-96.44611
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:34
Oaxaca presents historical sites, waterfalls, and traditional villages. The region features pre-Columbian ruins, colonial monasteries, and indigenous crafts. The landscape ranges from mountain ranges to coastal areas with lagoons and beaches.
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Church of San Pablo
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Museo Textil de Oaxaca
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Museo de Filatelia de Oaxaca
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Tanetze de Zaragoza Waterfall
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Templo de San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya
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