Monthly Archives: March 2014

El Picacho – More Information

Posted on 12 March 2014 by Larry

The name Teotitlán comes from Nahuatl and means “land of the gods”. Its Zapotec name is Xaguixe, which means “at the foot of the mountain”. It is known for its textiles, especially rugs, which are woven on hand-operated looms from wool dyed mainly with local, natural … Continue reading →

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Cinco Señores – More Information

Posted on 2 March 2014 by Larry

Hard rock miners were an industrious and inventive lot. Nowhere is this more evident than in the crumbling ruins of the Cinco Señores and Socorro haciendas along a mountain stream that runs between Yavesia and Amatlan in the region of the … Continue reading →

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