Zitlala
8.2
High score (8-10) · Your profile
Zitlala is a Nahua municipality in the central valleys of Guerrero east of Chilpancingo, famous throughout Mexico for its annual ritual combat festival (pelea de tigres) during the Semana Santa period — a pre-Hispanic rain petition ceremony where men in jaguar masks fight each other to shed blood and petition the rain gods. This is one of the most extraordinary and specific traditional ceremonies in Mexico that continues to this day. During the festival, outside visitors including Mexicans from other states come specifically to witness it and the community has a framework for that. Outside festival season it's a quiet agricultural town.
Mid score (6-8)
The jaguar combat festival is Zitlala's defining characteristic and the community's social life centers on that tradition and the agricultural calendar. Outside festival season, it's a working Nahua agricultural municipality with limited infrastructure. The festival draw is specific and seasonal.
Lower score (below 6)
Outside the festival period, Zitlala is a small indigenous agricultural municipality with nothing for an outside visitor. The central Guerrero valleys have the security environment of the region. No visitor infrastructure for extended stays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Zitlala, Guerrero?
$4k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Zitlala, Guerrero?
Women marry at 20
How common is a college degree in Zitlala, Guerrero?
9% men have degree
What's the average male height in Zitlala, Guerrero?
169 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Zitlala, Guerrero?
Local women avg 28.3