[2] Triqui people live in a mountainous region, called "La Mixteca Baja", in the southwestern part of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.

This high elevation permits low-lying cumulus clouds to envelop entire towns during the afternoons and evenings.

The products are sold in tianguis (open-air markets) found in Chicahuaztla, Copala, San Martín, Itunyoso, Tlaxiaco, Putla, or Juxtlahuaca.

This work is done by various families (between 20-30 people) in order to plant milpa (corn fields) throughout large terrains.

This type of collaborate work is known as «mipa colectiva» or «milpa en compañía» Another source of income for the Triqui families is the raising of animals.

The documentary film Gigantes Descalzos chronicles a team of Triqui youth basketball players.