Tehuantepec, Oaxaca
“The Hill of the Beasts”
“Hill of the Demons.”
Named by the Aztecs after the local warriors who fiercely defended their city.
Tehuantepec is a colonial city located on the isthmus of Mexico. Women play an important role in the city and Tehuantepec is often called a matriarchal society. While there is an air of confidence and purpose to the women, the leadership roles only appear to be dominant in the many markets that grace the city.
Festivals and traditional celebrations are important here. Tehuantepec is famous for it’s heavily embroidered womens dress. Frieda Kahlo adopted the dress and is often pictured with a Tehuantepec tunic.
Tehauntepec Fast Facts
Formally Named : Santo Domingo Tehuantepec
Location – On the banks of the Tehuantepec River on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in the State of Oaxaca.
Weather – Little temperature variation throughout the year.
Population – 42,000
Elevation – 50 M
Founded – 15th century by Zapotec Indians
Medical – Hospitals and Clinics.
Money – Banks and ATMs
Industry –Agriculture. Products include sesame, coconut, banana and mango. There is also cattle and sheep ranching. Handicrafts are also important, predominently pottery and traditional dresses..
Airport – Closest international and non-international airports to Tehuantepec in Oaxaca, Salina Cruz Airport 19 kms or the Huatulco Airport 124 kms
History:
The Zapotec Indians founded Tehuantepec before the arrival of the Spanish and the language and many of the customs remain.
Festivals:
Things to See and Do
Directions:
At the Junction of Highway 190 and the toll Highway 185 D, turn according to the signs to Tehuantepec and drive 5KMs
Accommodation:
Hotels
RV Parks
Tehuantepec
Oaxaca
San Felipe Del Aqua Trailer Park
EL Tule (Just Outside Oaxaca)
