
Santiago is located in the southwest corner of the Sate of Queretaro. The town is on a secondary road that can be reached from San Juan Del Rio which is on the Autopista Mexico - Queretaro or from the Autopista Mexico- Guadalajara exiting at the turn off for the town of Temascalcingo. |

There is a dam in the region. I was told that the people in this region migrated from the Valle Mezquital in the State of Hidalgo, hence the name of the town. The town is divided into 5 Barrios (communities). The communities are far-flung, not common for towns in Mexico. |

Eliona Flavia Capita posed in various costumes after we mad a deal. Her grandchildren would not join in the photo session. |

Here she is in a green blouse with a broad belt she wove on a back strap loom. |

The quechquemitl from the region is similar to other Otomi regions. It is dark blue or black stripes with tassels and embroidery around the neckline. |

This hand made cotton bag is from Paula Ramirez Martinez’s daughter in law. It was necessary to drive around a bit before I actually found Paula’s house. She is a handicrafts vendor from the Quinto ( 5th) Barrio of Santiago Mezquititlan who is attempting to preserve traditional clothing and design.
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