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Municipality in Oaxaca, Mexico
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Huautla, formally known as Huautla de Jimenez, is a small town in the Sierra Mazateca mountains of Oaxaca (state) in southern Mexico. The town is home to an indigenous group called the Mazatec whose shaman reportedly indulge in psychoactive mushrooms and morning glory seeds among other mind-expanding fungi and plants. Its good work if you can get it. The town is also a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly for cave explorations. The town is one of Mexico's designated Pueblos Mágicos.
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Small museum operated by Maria Sabina's (arguably the most famous shaman in Mexico) family to keep her spirit alive. The house is decorated with colorful murals of mushrooms. Healing ceremonies available, medicinal amulets available, camping and rooms for rent.
Revered mountaintop where locals come to leave offerings and commune with the spirits. Naturalists will find a good hiking trail with lots of opportunities for birdwatching and lots of panoramic vistas of the town and valleys below.
Hip, modern coffee shop serving light meals like waffels in the morning and burgers in the afternoon. Good WiFi and outstanding views.
Traditional Mexican seafood restaurant. Locals recommend the caldo de mariscos and the mojarra.
Basic hotel with dated furnishings, but cheap and close to downtown. On-site restaurant specializing in seafood.
Traditional hotel in the town center, clean comfortable rooms. Off-street parking in a small lot.
By car
The fastest way to Huautla is to drive or take a taxi. There is a scenic road that is in generally good condition all the way from Tehuacan. The 75 mile trip will take about 2 hours.
By bus
Autobuses Unidos (AU) operates one bus per day from the city of Tehuacán. The bus makes a couple stops en route and the 75 mile trip takes 4 hours and 45 minutes. Tickets start at M$150.
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