Santo Domingo Tehuantepec

Santo Domingo Tehuantepec is a city steeped in history and culture, located in the southeastern part of Oaxaca, Mexico. As a key center of Zapotec culture, it offers visitors a unique glimpse into the region's rich traditions, including the renowned traditional dress worn by local women, famously adopted by Frida Kahlo. The city is noted for its matriarchal societal structure, where women dominate the local markets. Historically, Tehuantepec played a significant role as a trade route linking Central America with central Mexico and experienced an economic boom with the construction of a rail line in the early 20th century. Today, the city is part of the Interoceanic Corridor project, aiming to revive its historical significance.