The community, which lies on the Atoyac River in the southern Valle Grande, has a long history.

Archaeological studies have shown that it was a flourishing center for hundreds of years before the rise of Monte Albán around 500, when it suffered a loss of 75% of its population.

The villagers must travel to Zimatlán to sell produce, and to Oaxaca City to obtain wage-paying work.

The municipality covers an area of 11.48 km² at an average elevation of 1,460 meters above sea level.

[3] The climate is temperate and main economic activity is agriculture and livestock husbandry.