Maguey (pronounced ma-gay) is the major product of this area. The soil is not so good and they don't get much rainfall, so maguey is what grows best here. They make pulque from the flower stalk of the plant, and fermented pulque is an alcoholic beverage. I'm told that by the end of the day there are many very drunk people at the fair. I tried some plain fermented pulque and didn't find it very appealing, but when it was mixed with fruit, it was quite good. But I didn't dare drink too much, not knowing what my tolerance for pulque would be.

You'll see one sign that praises all the very healthy attributes of pulque -- if you can read spanish. They also use the dried fibers of the leaves to make baskets, place mats, rugs and those cloths we use for exfoliating the skin. Great stuff!! I bought a beautiful multicolored bag.