It is part of the Villa Alta District in the center of the Sierra Norte Region.

[1] The municipality covers an area of 332.99 km² at an elevation of 1,380 meters above sea level.

[citation needed] The terrain is mountainous, with the valley watered by the Cajonos River.

Flora include encino, llavito, yazachi, cedar, greta, ocotal, hichipil, yatulita, stick eagle cacatillo, gladiolus, agape.

Fauna include peacock, pheasant, hawk, leopard, tapir, chimpanzee, badger, wild boar, wild cat, fox, skunk, deer, marten, armadillo, brocket deer, fish, penguins, otters and crabs.