It borders the municipalities of Tlacoachistlahuaca and Ometepec with the state of Oaxaca to the south and east.

The seal of the municipality has a flower called a "laja nido" in the center, along with geometric designs which represent the weaving of Amuzgo women.

The largest communities after the seat are Guadalupe Victoria, Los Lirios, El Carmen and Arroyo Grande.

[4] The highway connecting the municipality with Ometepec, the region's commercial center, was built in 1995.

However, most transportation along this road is controlled by a single group of truckers and bus drivers because of the investment needed to by a vehicle.