San Martín Huamelulpan Explained

Official Name:San Martín Huamelulpan
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Oaxaca
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Leader Title:Mayor
Established Title:Founded
Population Blank1 Title:Municipality
Population Blank2 Title:Demonym
Timezone:CST
Utc Offset:-6
Coordinates:17.55°N -122°W
Postal Code Type:Postal code

San Martín Huamelulpan is a town in the State of Oaxaca, Mexico, but it is better known simply as Huamelulpan. It is located just off Federal Highway 190.[1] It is a small community of only 250 people whose main occupation is subsistence farming and fruit orchards. It is 2,218 meters above sea level with a temperate to cold climate and surrounded by pine trees.[2]

The town promotes ecotourism, especially hiking and horseback riding. About a half a kilometer from the town is located a notable archeological site.[2] This place used to be an important city during the Pre-classic and Classic periods of Mesoamerica. Still visible are terraced fields, plazas, ball fields, tombs and residential areas.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Quintanar Hinojosa . Beatriz . August 2007 . De la Mixteca a la costa . Guía México Desconocido: Oaxaca . 137 . 83 .
  2. Web site: Guía Turística de Oaxaca . 2008-02-24 .