Mazamitla was founded by the Aztecs in 1156, so people have lived in this area a loooong time. In 2005 we were designated a Pueblo Magico, a Magic City. You can read more about that at this link .... http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/2932-did-you-know-mexico-has-36-magic-towns
Today I'm taking a walk to the ATM for some pesos. I live on a quiet street, not too far from the Plaza.
Most streets are either up hill or down hill, since the town is on the side of a mountain, and cobblestone streets.
This is one of the main streets, pretty much what you would find in the States. If you look closely you can see the church spires way in the background.
Because we are a Pueblo Magico, we are restricted as to what businesses can open here. I am surprised we have a Oxxo, as it is a chain similar to 7-11 in the States
Stores here are family owned. The shops don't have doors but the whole front is open. Generally shops open about 10 :00. Close 2- 4:00 for lunch and are open through the evening. Its quite common that Mom is running the store and the kids are with her in the shop. Nothing is set in stone. Stores may or may not be open. These are family stores, not big businesses. You really need to go with the flow. It's a much more casual way of life. If you easily get your knickers in a knot, you wouldn't be happy living here.
This is the phone store. I stopped here to get minutes added to my phone. It is run by a couple and their little dog. Pets are also common in shops. There is a small grocery store in town that has several parrots in their store.
This is looking down the main street. It's crowded with cars today as it's the weekend and people come to this beautiful town to just get away. I would say most people come down from Guadalajara and very, very few gringos come. It's really an undiscovered town for them.
This is one of several Farmacias (pharmacies) in town. The shops here are mostly very small. I've seen walk-in closets bigger than some of our shops.
This store sells cereals, grains, some imported things from the States. Also, as you can see .... pinatas.
A view down one of the side streets. The store on the corner is a Zapateria. They sell shoes.
You don't really find much here made in China, but this strip has it. But there is also local made things in these shops.
The church is in the Plaza. You can see how crowded it is.
There are shops all around the Plaza.
There is something always going on in the Plaza on weekends.
I like the way this store looks. Reminds me of an old time store in the south.
I don't know if this is someones home or a business. But I like the glass room.
Headed back home now. Going to go through the street that is thought to be the oldest street here. It's closed to traffic.
Cart with home made ice cream.
Many businesses on this closed street.
There's three puppies wandering the street. They seemed to belong to this woman. Was she selling them???????
I pass more shops on the way home.
All kinds of home made goodies here.
The Farmacia in the back sells generic drugs.
The table on the bottom left is selling orchids.
There was a man selling something to drink from this large gourd. I don't know what it was but I got some. It was kind of sweet and kind of tart.
So to go with my drink, I got some fresh churros.
There are two booths that sell fresh churros and freshly made potato (papas) chips.
These are the type of souvenirs that are made here. All kinds of things made of pine. We are in a pine forest.
Passed this guy on the way home. Just had to take his picture. I'm partial to little schnauzers.
A view up one of the side streets.
Quatromotos are a very popular mode of travel here, plus they rent them to tourists.
On my street now, The white wall on the left is mine.
Here we are .... home. Hope you enjoyed the walk.
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