Presentación Juchitán de Zaragoza,Oax.

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Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oax.

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Conclusions

Religion

Clothing

Traditions

Gastronomy

Flora and fauna

Main attractions

location

location

located in the southeast of the State of Oaxaca. It is bordered to the north by the municipalities of Asunción Ixtaltepec, El Espinal and San Miguel Chimalapa, to the south by San Mateo del Mar, Santa María Xadani,

main attrations

It is a natural source of water that emerges from a spring

5 de septiembre Market, House of culture, Plaza Principal, San Vicente Ferrer Church, and Ojo de Agua Spa.

Several species of iguanas are typical of the arid region. ,

Many plants have traditional uses in local medicine, such as epazote and hierba santa.

The May flower in Juchitán de Zaragoza is a tree also known as guie' chachi. With its flowers, white atole and cocoa, a traditional non-alcoholic sparkling drink is prepared.

Flora and fauna

gastronomy

clothing

Juchitán's clothing is not only a symbol of identity, but also an expression of Zapotec craftsmanship and culture. Each garment is loaded with meaning, and is worn with pride at various celebrations, such as weddings, religious festivals and community events.

Among the main cultural traditions are “Las velas” of May, important town festivals, 26 in all, most of which are celebrat in May each year.

Traditions

Another tradition is to visit the cemeteries during Holy Week; on Holy Wednesday at the Gheguigo' cemetery and on Palm Sunday at the Juchitán cemetery.

A dance delegation represents this city in the most important Oaxacan festival, “La Guelaguetza”, during this presentation they show the traditions and customs that their ancestors have inherited and that they preserve with fervor in their traditional “candles”.

Religion

The predominant religion is Catholicism. This faith was introduced by the Spanish colonizers during the colonial era and has remained the main religion in the region.

conclusions

Land of great artists, the sensitivity and creativity overflows even in everyday life. Painters, poets, writers, musicians, composers, a group of talents that keep alive the essence of the Zapotec culture.

Few indigenous peoples in Mexico have faced cultural colonization as successfully as the Juchiteco people. In Juchitán Zapotec is spoken as the main language, the Zapotec culture of the Isthmus is lived, eaten and dreamed 24 hours a day..​

Heroica ciudad de Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oax.

But nothing compares to experiencing it in person. I invite you to do so and discover for yourself what makes this city a very special place. I am sure you will find something you will love. thank you for your attention and I hope it has been of your interest!

There are the traditional garnachas

You can find a feast for lovers of good food. From traditional tlayudas to exotic iguana tamales, Among the delicacies are mole negro, quesillo, tasajo, cecina enchilada, chorizo, tortillas, garnachas, empanadas, guetabíngui, shrimp mole, corn tamales, garnachero chicken, totopos, armadillo tamales, rabbit, turtle eggs, among many others.