If you visit the island during the rainy season, you can witness the phenomenon colloquially known as the “Mexican Venice,” where the streets flood and the tour is done in boats called pangas, offering a unique experience.
Mexico City, August 11 (SinEmbargo).- In Nayarit is the island of Mexcaltitán, known as the “house of the Mexicans” which, according to tradition, is the mythical Aztlán, the city from which the Nahuatlacan tribes left, guided by the god Huitzilopochtli to found Tenochtitlán.
On this island, ancient stories come to life inviting us to explore its colorful streets, walk through the mangroves, enjoy the delicious local cuisine and marvel at the rich cultural heritage that is breathed in every corner.
Among the theories that try to explain where Aztlán is located, the one that claims that it is the island of Mexcaltitán is the strongest for various reasons: Aztlán means “place of the Herons,” birds that abound in the fauna of the area. In addition, a stone engraving of a heron devouring a snake was found at this site, exhibited at the Museum of Origin. Another notable similarity is the structure of the city of Mexico-Tenochtitlán, founded on islets in Lake Texcoco.
This site is a historical and cultural treasure. Photo: Courtesy
In the Museum of Origin you can find six exhibition rooms, which display the ecological environment of the region and community life, fauna and flora, shrimp and fish capture systems, the viceregal period, a model of the town, ceramic specimens and codices about the founding of the island. It is located in a building from 1815, built with battlements for the defense of the community. To visit it, you must arrive by boat, traveling through the mangroves that surround this small island.
According to history, Aztlán faded from the memory of Aztec priests and warriors; however, Mexcaltitán remains a place that embodies the essence of Mexicanness. Described as a paradise on earth, this site is not only a historical and cultural treasure, but also a living example of Mexico’s rich history and natural heritage.
If you visit the island during the rainy season, you can witness the phenomenon colloquially known as the “Mexican Venice,” where the streets flood and the tour is done in boats called pangas, offering a unique experience.
Source: sinembargo
