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A magical people out of normal
Mexcaltitán is distinguished by the picturesque of their homesthe work of their artisans and the tranquility of its small streets. A particularity of this small island is that in the rainy season Its streets are flooded And they have adapted so that they can be Transitated boat. This is the reason why colloquially is known as «The Mexican Venice». But apart from its impressive cultural burden and creative solutions to floods, this island stands out for its great gastronomy. The shrimp fishing It is the main economic activity of the inhabitants of the Mexcaltitán Island And with day fishing between one of its greatest strengths, this magical town has become the home of some of the most famous culinary proposals, such as shrimp tamales.
The Crafts They are a factor that cannot be missing in a Magic people and Mexcaltitán is no exception. The artisans of this island are known for their articles made as mangrove and their barcinas used to preserve dry shrimp which are spheres created with blanket and palm leaves. In addition to their crafts and gastronomy, Mexcaltitán is home to a beautiful central church and the El Origen Museum. Within this museum you can find a variety of archaeological pieces of Mesoamerican cultures to help you understand the history of the island from its roots.
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If you are planning a visit to this beautiful island, remember that there are only two hotels in Mexcaltitán, Nayarit; The first is called Hotel Ruta Aztecathis hotel is familiar and simple, offering visitors everything they need to visit the island. While the second is a new hotel called Hotel La Granchtitlánwith much more modern and exclusive facilities.