The main crops are tobacco, citrus fruits, beans, watermelon, chile, mangoes, bananas, and coffee.

[1] There is an unexploited touristic potential in the area due to the vast inland waters making up the Marismas Nacionales.

[2] This protected area consists of a vast network of brackish coastal lagoons, mangrove swamps, mudflats, and marshes.

Nuestras Raíses which translates to "Our roots" was made between 1991 and 1993 using the Mexican mosaic technique, resulting in a beautiful work of art that highlights the wonders of the culture.

The mural measures 1100 meters square and is said to represent the origins of Mexico as stated by the history of the Island of Mexcaltitán.