Description
In prehispanish age, the Zoque dedicated to grana—cochinilla and amber commerce. When Diego de Mazariegos and Spanish who
decided be against Pedro de Guzmán Coatzacoalcos Mayor and Tapalapa encomendero, because excessive attacks the region and
tormented Tapalapa main officials.
In the first decade of XVII century the population was subordinated to central Tecpatán
Convento to evangelization. As per 1838 census there were 453 Zoque Indians; presently there are more than 3600 inhabitants
located at 1,720 meters over the sea.
Historical monuments
· Templo y Convento de San Agustín ·
Built by the Frailes dominicos in XVII century, a curtain frontispiece of half Point without
framing; it is a valuable sample of Chiapas art colonial.
Ethnics group
Zoque.
How to get there?
At 89 Km from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, over the Federal Highway, going to Central Hidroeléctrica Ing. Manuel Moreno Torres (Chicoasén) and after continued at 102 State’s highway through San Fernando, Chicoasén, Copainalá and Coapilla Villages.
Services
There are transportation from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Coapilla and from there to Tapala.
Travel hints
It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes in a fresh Weather.
Places nearby
Copainalá, Raudales Malpaso and Tecpatán.
Festivity
San Agustín Village for the Santo Patrono religious activities on August 28.
Contact
Tuxtla Gutiérrez Tourism Secretary and:
Aeropuerto
Zoológico Miguel Álvarez del Toro
Boulevard Belisario Domínguez N° 950
01 800-280-3500
