Costa Chica of Oaxaca
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La Costa Chica of Oaxaca (or Oaxaqueña) is a region of more than 50 municipalities on the extreme northwest coast of Oaxaca. Historically it has been tied culturally and economically with the corresponding region in the state of Guerrero and with Acapulco, in particular, rather than with the city of Oaxaca.[1] The two principal reasons for this is that the coasts of Oaxaca and Guerrero states share a common history, and the construction of Federal Highway 200, which connects the coasts of both states. [2] The people are a mix of Mixtecs, Amuzgos, Afro-Mexicans and mestizos. [1]
Escaping slavery, many Africans came here to settle in this region, which at the time was isolated and relatively inhospitable. Perhaps for this reason, the region is well known for its independent streak and joy of life. Important towns/municipalities include: Pinotepa Nacional, Pochutla, Puerto Escondido, Puerto Ángel, Juquila, Santa María Huatulco, Jamiltepec, Tututepec, Pinotepa de Don Luis, Cacahuatepec, San Pedro Jicayán, Santos Reyes Nopala, San Gabriel Mixtepec, Loxicha, and Pluma Hidalgo.[2]
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