Santa María Tonameca, a secret place in Oaxaca that you must visit It is one of the municipalities of Oaxaca located to the south, right in the region of the Coast is Santa María Tonameca, which you should know

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Santa María Tonameca, a secret place in Oaxaca that you must visit

It is one of the municipalities of Oaxaca located to the south, right in the region of the Coast is Santa María Tonameca, which you should know

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01/07/2022

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Oaxaca is one of the most important places in Mexico, thanks to its cultural, artistic and gastronomic legacy, as well as its architecture, since the historic center of Oaxaca de Juárez is considered a World Heritage Site and known as the 'green antequera'. Although it is a coastal region, full of beaches , Magical Towns and more, there are also beautiful municipalities that are hidden corners of the state. 

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Santa María Tonameca is one of the municipalities of Oaxaca located in the Sierra Madre Sur, where the most prominent hills are Cerro Gordo and El Gavilán. Meanwhile, it has beautiful rivers such as Tonameca, San Francisco and Cozoaltepec; among its streams we find: Valdeflores, Lagartero. 

Another of the wonders of Santa María Tonameca are its beaches , where you will find Escobilla, Santa Elena, Mazunte, San Agustinillo, Agua Blanca, Ventanilla, La Laguna del Palmar, Mariposario, Esteros de Chacahua, Tilapa and Aragón.

What can you visit in Santa María Tonameca?

If you are looking to learn more about its history and cultural environment, you can visit the Turtle Museum , located in the community of Mazunte, Tonameca, its main objective is the preservation of the species. There is also the Butterfly Farm, located in the community of Arroyo number 3, or the Iguanarium, located in the community of Barra del Potrero, whose main objective is to preserve the species. 

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These beaches are located south of the Municipal Headquarters, they have transportation, lodging and restaurant services, among the activities that can be developed is fishing, especially in the mighty Tonameca River, where jackal fishing is carried out.