Among the municipalities bordering it are Jerez to the north, Genero Codina to the east, Tabasco to the south and Tepetongo to the west.

It is because Villanueva began as an agriculture and labor-based community and produced some of the bravest patriots in Mexico.

Villanueva has great potential to be developed as a tourism hot spot because of its attractive colonial architecture.

Among these are pre-Hispanic petroglyphs, the properties of the old Spanish settlers, the parochial temple of San Judas Tadeo, the Municipal Palace and a whole lot more.

It is held in honor of their patron saint San Judas Tadeo and is reveled with merriment, dances, food and games.

Some popular events are the Fair of Tayahua every March 14–20 and the religious celebration of the Incarnation of The Blessed Virgin Mary of Carmen every July 16 among others.

To cater to the tourists that flock Villanueva ever year, the municipality has ensured that there is available a number of resorts, spas and activities to accommodate their guests.