and sale of these bands is not only to help support the artisan community of Pahuatlan but also to earn money for other museum projects. However, despite this, most of the area's youth migrate to the United States for employment. This has left the area with mostly women. The economic recession of 2009 in the United States had a significant negative impact in the area with remittances sent back cut. Although the area is not well known to tourists, efforts have been made to bring tourism to the municipality, principally through efforts to get the town of Pahuatlán designated as a “Pueblo Mágico.” References External links Municipalities of Puebla Pueblos Mágicos Otomi settlements