¿Restos de MAMUT y TUMBAS PREHISPÁNICAS? ¡Esto encontramos en Chilacachapa! 🦣

In this experience, we travel to the town of #Chilacachapa in the municipality of #CuetzalaDelProgreso #Guerrero to learn a fascinating story that connects the present with the oldest vestiges of the past. Here, locals show us the fossil remains of a Neotropical Gonphotherium, a species related to the #mammoth and the elephant. They tell us about the discovery, the support provided by the INAH, and show us three perfectly preserved fragments of a leg, testimony to a distant past that once inhabited these lands. Afterward, we delve into a pre-Hispanic burial chamber belonging to the ancient Chontal people, where the mystery and spirituality of those who inhabited this region centuries ago still permeate. This site, protected by the community, holds a profound history that connects us with Guerrero's most ancient roots. Finally, we discover the talent and creativity of local artisans, who keep their traditions alive with palm handicrafts and clay figures. Among them, the capote stands out, a handcrafted garment used as a raincoat that reflects the wisdom and ingenuity of the people of Chilacachapa. 📞 Chilacachapa Community Contacts: • Gonphotherium Preservation Committee – Gabriel Nájera Miranda | ☎️ +52 733 120 9643 • Palm cape – Luis Enrique Valle Medina | ☎️ +52 733 336 9245 • Clay crafts – Noemí Petronilo Villegas | ☎️ +52 733 121 6438