The Highlands region

Northeast of the municipality of Tehuacán is located and where populations are found in:

TEPANCO LOPEZ

The name of this municipality has two possible translations. Tepantli (wall or boundary) and — co (locative particle) can be derived from the word. In this case, you can be considered in the boundary. The other possibility is when it is derived from tepan (pedregal) and — co, from which can be translated as in the pedregal. The surname Lopez was added in 1861, by Decree of the Congress of the State of Puebla.

Landmark: The 18th century parish church dedicated to San Juan Bautista.

 Crafts: They are made by hand, woven Palm and Reed.

CHAPULCO

Name that consists of the mexica; "chapollin or chapulli"; from where comes the chapulin, lobster and "co", aztequismo; It means "In the locusts or grasshoppers".

Historic architectural monument: Temple parish in honor to San Pedro built in the 16th century, located in the municipal seat.

Crafts: Wood for construction are styled and woven Palm and Reed are made.

SANTIAGO MIAHUATLÁN

Nahuatl word which is derived from "miahuatl", ear of corn, "tlan", between or together and make the meaning: "among the ears of corn reeds".

Historical architectural monument: the parish church built in the 16th century, dedicated to Lord Santiago.

Crafts: Is woven Palm and Reed. Hand embroidered dresses.