Santiago Tuxtla, Veracruz, Mexico
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The municipio of Santiago Tuxtla is both a city and county in Los Tuxtlas, less
than 90 miles north of Veracruz City, Mexico and a half hour drive from
Catemaco.
Dominated by the extinct volcano El Vigia, Santiago Tuxtla vaguely evokes the
charm of historic Taxco. Much of the historic housing has been preserved and
there are wonderful views from many of its winding streets.
The city traces itself to the arrival of Hernan Cortes and for three centuries
dominated the economic and political landscape of Los Tuxtlas.
than 90 miles north of Veracruz City, Mexico and a half hour drive from
Catemaco.
Dominated by the extinct volcano El Vigia, Santiago Tuxtla vaguely evokes the
charm of historic Taxco. Much of the historic housing has been preserved and
there are wonderful views from many of its winding streets.
The city traces itself to the arrival of Hernan Cortes and for three centuries
dominated the economic and political landscape of Los Tuxtlas.
Still considered the cultural heart of Los Tuxtlas, the city
boasts of the Tuxteco Museum and many annual cultural
events, including the Son de Jarocha festival, and the Dance
of the Liseres.
The municipio occupies the inland flank of Volcano San Martin
Tuxtla and amid other extinct smaller volcanoes descends to
the Rio San Juan. The county has no Gulf beach access and
only a small part is protected by the Los Tuxtlas Biosphere
Reserve.
Touristically it offers a 6 story center city hotel with a great
view, a few other hotels and restaurants, a pretty central
plaza, and frequent performances by jarochero musicians.
boasts of the Tuxteco Museum and many annual cultural
events, including the Son de Jarocha festival, and the Dance
of the Liseres.
The municipio occupies the inland flank of Volcano San Martin
Tuxtla and amid other extinct smaller volcanoes descends to
the Rio San Juan. The county has no Gulf beach access and
only a small part is protected by the Los Tuxtlas Biosphere
Reserve.
Touristically it offers a 6 story center city hotel with a great
view, a few other hotels and restaurants, a pretty central
plaza, and frequent performances by jarochero musicians.
Population of the county is almost 60,000, with about 16,000 in
the city of Santiago Tuxla. Other population centers of more than
1000 inhabitants are Tres Zapotes (3400), Tlapacoyan, F.I.
Madero, Tapalapan and Sinapan.
Cattle ranching and agriculture are the focus of its economy but it
is considered one of the poorer counties of Veracruz.
Centered at 18° 28' N, 95° 18' W, the municipio is bordered by
Angel R. Cabada to the north, Isla and Hueyapan de Ocampo to
the south, San Andrés Tuxtla to the east and Tlacotalpan to the
north.
the city of Santiago Tuxla. Other population centers of more than
1000 inhabitants are Tres Zapotes (3400), Tlapacoyan, F.I.
Madero, Tapalapan and Sinapan.
Cattle ranching and agriculture are the focus of its economy but it
is considered one of the poorer counties of Veracruz.
Centered at 18° 28' N, 95° 18' W, the municipio is bordered by
Angel R. Cabada to the north, Isla and Hueyapan de Ocampo to
the south, San Andrés Tuxtla to the east and Tlacotalpan to the
north.
Information:
Attractions of Santiago Tuxtla
Tuxteco Regional Museum,
Tres Zapotes Arquaeological site
Hotels & restaurants
Photos & slideshow
Maps - city & municipio
History - photos & timeline
News - blogs and local newspapers
Links - local websites and other details
Attractions of Santiago Tuxtla
Tuxteco Regional Museum,
Tres Zapotes Arquaeological site
Hotels & restaurants
Photos & slideshow
Maps - city & municipio
History - photos & timeline
News - blogs and local newspapers
Links - local websites and other details
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