Overview
Capulalpam de Méndez is a tiny village of fewer than 1,500 residents in the rugged mountains of Oaxaca, and it was the first town in Oaxaca to be designated a Pueblo Magico. Travelers come for the town's reputation for mystical health treatments where shaman healing methods from the town's Zapotec past are embodied in the town's Indigenous Medicine Center.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Connectivity
WiFi is available at some accommodations like Posada los Reyes and Hotel Chorromonte, though signal may be weak in some areas.
Culture
Capulalpam was the first town in Oaxaca designated a Pueblo Magico, recognized for its cultural heritage and traditional practices. The town preserves Zapotec healing traditions.
Health
The Traditional Medicine Center offers Zapotec healing services by appointment. For serious medical needs, travel to Oaxaca city would be necessary.
Money
Mexico uses Mexican Pesos (M$). ATMs may be limited in this small village; withdrawing cash in Oaxaca before visiting is advisable. Posada los Reyes offers rooms at 300 pesos per night.
Transport
The village is walkable. Taxis are available for reaching surrounding attractions like caves and recreational areas. The nearest major city is Oaxaca.
