Texquitote — cradle of son huasteco
Matlapa · Art & Culture
A Nahua community recognized as the cradle of son huasteco lutherie, where around 40 luthiers hand-build jaranas, huapanguera guitars, violins, armadillo-shell instruments and harps.
Practical info
Good to know
This is a living Indigenous community, not a staged attraction: come with respect and contact a luthier in advance. The final stretches are dirt road. There are two localities with the same name (Primero and Segundo): confirm which one you're going to.
How to get there
~20–30 min from Tamazunchale (the nearest hub); ~2.5–3 h south of Ciudad Valles on federal highway 85 to Matlapa
What to bring
- · cash
- · outdoor shoes
- · camera
- · respect for the community
Did you know?
- · The 'quinta huapanguera', the five-string guitar of huapango huasteco, originated in Texquitote.
- · The conchas used for son are still made from armadillo shell.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit a luthier's workshop in Texquitote?+
Yes, but the workshops are private and have no set hours: you need to contact a luthier beforehand to arrange the visit.
How much is admission to Texquitote — cradle of son huasteco?+
Admission to Texquitote — cradle of son huasteco costs Free access (visiting workshops may need to be arranged with the luthier). Bringing cash is recommended just in case.
How do I get to Texquitote — cradle of son huasteco from Ciudad Valles?+
~20–30 min from Tamazunchale (the nearest hub); ~2.5–3 h south of Ciudad Valles on federal highway 85 to Matlapa. The destination is in Matlapa, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
What time of year is best to visit Texquitote — cradle of son huasteco?+
The best season to visit Texquitote — cradle of son huasteco is Dry season (Nov–Apr) for the rural roads. The best time of day to arrive is Morning to make the most of the experience.
How much time do you need to tour Texquitote — cradle of son huasteco?+
Plan about 3 hours to enjoy Texquitote — cradle of son huasteco at a relaxed pace. The site is open Private workshops (no set hours) (Contact a luthier in advance).
What should you bring to visit Texquitote — cradle of son huasteco?+
To visit Texquitote — cradle of son huasteco we recommend bringing: cash, outdoor shoes, camera, respect for the community. Important: This is a living Indigenous community, not a staged attraction: come with respect and contact a luthier in advance. The final stretches are dirt road. There are two localities with the same name (Primero and Segundo): confirm which one you're going to.
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