Petatlán Guerrero Costa Grande
Petatlan - “Lugar de Petates” - is a town located on the Costa Grande, located in the State of Guerrero. In ancient times, the population of Petatlán was inhabited by different pre-Hispanic groups. Later, in 1504, the province of Cihuatlán was formally established, and the territory of what is now the Municipality of Petatlán was integrated. After the Spanish conquest and many other events, in 1953 Petatlán gave up part of its western territory for the creation of the municipality of José Azueta, which today is called Zihuatanejo.
It encompasses natural tourist attractions of great beauty, such as Cayacal, Valentín, Las playitas del Calvario, Playa Laúd, La Barrita, Juluchuca, and Barra de Potosí. In the high forests, there are some streams, which increase their flow during the rainy season, creating attractive waterfalls amongst the cliffs.
What to do in Petatlán?
An important source of visitors is obtained from religious tourism that comes to the Sanctuary of Father Jesús de Petatlán every year, but there are many more things to see and enjoy.
The Church of Father Jesús de Petatlán is located right in the center, next to the square, in front of the House of Culture and City Hall. You can also visit the famous gold market where prices are affordable and the pieces are of high quality. The Petatlán House of Culture is decorated with a large mural painted by a Petatleco artist whose signature is Otero.
Eat! Whenever we visit a place, food is of great importance to learn more about the local culture and the food on the coast of Guerrero is characterized by the use of fish and seafood. This can be enjoyed in almost all the restaurants near the beach; with molcajete sauces and handmade tortillas. On the other hand, in the center of Petatlán, it is common to have beef or goat barbecue for lunch outside the Church.
A fascinating, recently discovered, cultural attraction is Xihuacan. This archaeological site located in the community of La Soledad de Maciel and offers an incredible insight into ancient Mexican cultures. It is believed to have been an important ceremonial center of an indigenous city-state. Besides the pyramid itself, you will find the Museo de la Soledad de Maciel, where the artifacts found throughout the museum have been excavated from the site: precious artifacts, and beautiful rock art. Also excavated here is an intact Ulama court. Ulama is "Ōllamaliztli" in Aztec and was a Mesoamerican ballgame. It's roots extend back to the 2nd millennium BC, and possibly older!
Don't forget! You cannot leave without visiting some of the beaches of Petatlán, where you can enjoy nature and dine on delicious local food consisting mianly of local fish and seafood.
Petatlán Festivities
Every year a very popular family regatta is held on the San Jeronimito River during the month of October; Likewise, Holy Week in Petatlán is also very important since hundreds of visitors make a pilgrimage to the sanctuary of this place.
The Expo Feria de Petatlán is celebrated during Holy Week and Easter, during which musical shows are presented and a long corridor with stalls selling various items frame the path leading to carnaval area.
The most important religious festival of this community takes place on August 6 as it celebrates the patron saint, Father Jesús de Petatlán, or "Papa Chuy", as the Petatlecos call him.
A picturesque place with many attractions, culture, fun, religion, and abundant forests, Petatlán is undoubtedly a place worth visiting and living.
Juluchuca
The town of Juluchuca is located in the Municipality of Petatlán, you surely remember having passed through this place if you travel by road via Acapulco-Zihuatanejo; It is known for organic farming and the traditional production of coconut candy.
Coyuquilla
This small town is known for agriculture. Guerrero is the main producer and exporter of Mango and you can purchase this fruit directly from the farmers since on the Acapulco-Zihuatanejo highway in Coyuquilla. There are picturesque stands of locally grown fruit such as Jackfruit, bananas, mangoes, and noni as well as honey and salt.
A bit of history
In the 11th century, Petatlán was inhabited by the indigenous Chumbias, Pantecas and Cuitlatecos, but in 1497, the Aztecs, led by the tlatoani Ahuizotl, invaded the Costa Grande, in the direction of Juluchuca and Petatlán. In the year 1504, Moctezuma established the province of Cihuatlán, to which the community of Petatlán was integrated.
Once the Spanish conquest was completed, Petatlán was offered as an 'encomienda' to Ginés de Pinzón and the locals were evangelized by the Augustinian friar, Juan Bautista Moya, who, in 1550 gathered the indigenous families of the area and founded the town as such. After the integration of the federalist republic, Petatlán was integrated into the district of Acapulco and in 1870, it was recognized as a municipality, with the town of the same name as its head.
In 1953, Petatlán gave up part of its western territory for the creation of the municipality of José Azueta, with headquarters in Zihuatanejo.
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