For those who like a more rustic trip or ecotourism and admire landscapes and colors, Calpulalpam Mendez is an outstanding choice. It is located in the state of Oaxaca, in the Sierra Norte, near Ixtlan de Juarez, at 2040 meters altitude, so the climate is predominantly trust -. wet most of the year in the region abounds tree capulín of Capulalpam hence its name in Nahuatl means "land of the wild cherry tree." It is surrounded by hills and through the village cross three rivers: the Spring and; Cueva de Cervantes and the Arc likewise has a stream that of Pavas. It's a Zapotec town where still the same indigenous language is spoken, metalwork and textiles occurs, so they will find a variety of colors and drawn on fabrics produce wool. Basically being a small town (1210 inhabitants) is part of what some travelers call the Route de la Sierra, because around other towns are where the attractions are the landscapes, culture and craftsmanship region. Of course you can not miss the excellent cuisine and according to the time you go, you can witness some of their traditional celebrations.Its architecture is interesting because like all Oaxaca prevailing styles are the baroque and neoclassical.

Its cathedral is the sixteenth century, The Chorromonte which is a reservoir of water, monuments to the Mother and mining, which are part of the cultural heritage, its Community Museum, the public square, the center traditional medicine, recreation center "Los Molinos" viewpoint "Calvary" and the surrounding areas you can visit waterfalls, rivers, caves, the Cerro Pelado and surrounding the public forests. If you go in September, from 11 to 22 Annual Fair dedicated to San Mateo Aposto is performed. And in November the celebration "Halloween" or Day of the Dead celebration. Relevant information about Pueblo Magico Mendez Calpulalpam Regarding accommodation for shelter there comfortable inns. The town has post office, telephone, taxis and buses 2nd class . You should not miss trying the mole, yellow, coloradito and fills, typical region chiles. Tepache is drink there and the cornmeal and bread yolk, delicious! It is a community that used responsibly and sustainable natural resources, has wastewater treatment and technical waters for waste management. They are a people using traditional medicine, developing more and more, due to the wealth of plants in the region where you can admire species. orchids, tree ferns, parlor palm, bromeliads, mosses, lichens, and fungi is interesting the music they play Hence, it is called Syrup and played with Philharmonic Band. During the annual fair one calenda is organized, Godmothers are representatives of their colony and each decorate a float, through the town and dance with the philharmonic band, burn fireworks and jaripeo do. On the feast of "All Saints" children and young people make a parade of Day of the Dead, dance in some private houses and ask for candy or money. Main activities Mendez Calpulalpam Pueblo Magico biking, rappelling, zip line and hanging bridge.