Every weekend we would drive up the mountains to find refugee from the chaotic life, in a very rustic and wonderful house close to a small town called Temascaltepec.
For as long as I remember not much has changed in this town. One single road will take you in town and and a secondary one will take you out.
There are no restaurant chains or big name supermarkets. Only local owned business serving this small community. As small as this town might be it is close to being self sufficient.
The oldest "tortilleria" is located across the main plaza. It has been in the same corner for many years. It was recently painted orange by the owner's son and daughter who are now in charge. Meet Juanita Arteaga and the "Tortilleria Del Centro."
She will always greet you, weigh and pack your tortillas, and even roll a warm one for you to take on the road.
I would love to visit your village some day, and enjoy one of those warm tortillas. We love visiting small, quaint towns (villages). A couple years ago we discovered a small seaside village north of Puerto Vallarta - and fell in love with the cobblestones, the people, the food and the sleepiness of the village. Was gorgeous.
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Denise: You would love this small town. It is nice to visit places where their identity is still authentic.
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