Hidden in the foothills of the western Sierra de Santa Marta, lies the pueblo Santa Rosa Loma Larga.
Primarily populated by Popolucas, the inhabitants still conserve their traditions of jarocha music, traditional
medicine, folk dances, weaving and a rich oral history of myths and legends.
Archaeological vestiges of the olmeca, teotihuacana, Mayan, totonaca and zapoteca have been
unearthed in the community, and a nearby stone quarry still retains an unfinished monument.
The Community Museum General Emiliano Zapata was inaugurated in 1995 and houses a collection of
more than 50 archaeological pieces, including images of the corn goddess and the lord of spring, plus
numerous metates, seals, figurines and doughnuts. Photos document many of the historical pieces
removed from the community.
Primarily populated by Popolucas, the inhabitants still conserve their traditions of jarocha music, traditional
medicine, folk dances, weaving and a rich oral history of myths and legends.
Archaeological vestiges of the olmeca, teotihuacana, Mayan, totonaca and zapoteca have been
unearthed in the community, and a nearby stone quarry still retains an unfinished monument.
The Community Museum General Emiliano Zapata was inaugurated in 1995 and houses a collection of
more than 50 archaeological pieces, including images of the corn goddess and the lord of spring, plus
numerous metates, seals, figurines and doughnuts. Photos document many of the historical pieces
removed from the community.
| Indigenous Ccommunity Museum "General Emiliano Zapata" Santa Rosa Loma Larga, Hueyapan de Ocampo, Veracruz |
Links:
Gallery and slideshow of the Museum
tuxtlas.com - Ejido Santa Rosa Loma Larga
Gallery and slideshow of the Museum
tuxtlas.com - Ejido Santa Rosa Loma Larga
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Interspersed are documents of the historical presence of the
Popolucas in this region providing clues for their loss of
dominance over most of the Santa Marta region, including
copies of maps, old texts, photographs and other memorabilia.
The museum is 35 kilometers from Catemaco, towards
Acayucan, accessible from the exit at Barossa via 6 km of an
unpaved country road. Entrance is free although a donation
is suggested. At the entrance to the village is the only touristy
restaurant.
Popolucas in this region providing clues for their loss of
dominance over most of the Santa Marta region, including
copies of maps, old texts, photographs and other memorabilia.
The museum is 35 kilometers from Catemaco, towards
Acayucan, accessible from the exit at Barossa via 6 km of an
unpaved country road. Entrance is free although a donation
is suggested. At the entrance to the village is the only touristy
restaurant.
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