Juchitán de Zaragoza

A Zapotec city in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region of Oaxaca, Juchitán de Zaragoza is a centre of indigenous Zapotec culture, known for its traditional festivals called velas and the isthmus musical style known as sones istmeños. The 19th-century Palacio Municipal, said to have the widest front portal in Mexico with its 31 arches, faces a large market where local Zapotec is spoken. The 17th-century Parroquia de San Vicente Ferrer anchors the walkable centre, which has a real café and restaurant scene.

• Population88,280
• Nearest water from center0.3 km
• Nearest mountain from center10.2 km