Mexcaltitán

Mexcaltitán in Nayarit, known as the cradle of Mexican identity, is linked to Aztlán, the origin of the Nahuatl migration to Tenochtitlan.

Its name means "house of the Mexicans" and it is a site with pre-Hispanic remains, such as the Eagle-Heron figure, considered a ceremonial center for the Nahuatl tribes. It was recognized as a Pueblo Mágico in 2020 and is known as the "Mexican Venice" because of its canals formed during the rainy season.

It offers ecotourism, religious tourism, and attractions like the Museum and the Temple of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Its cuisine is based on local fishing, featuring dishes such as shrimp tamales and pescado zarandeado (grilled fish). Additionally, it is famous for its crafts, like manta and palm spheres, used to preserve dried shrimp.

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