While
scant
information exists on the state’s pre-Hispanic era, the Huastecos, Chichimecas and Guachichile
Indians are believed to have inhabited the lands that now comprise San Luis
Potosí as far back as 10,000 B.C. Their descendants make up a large segment of
the state's present population, many of whom continue to speak their native
language.
The Huastecos
culture left behind two cities that have recently been discovered in the area: Tamtok and
El Consuelo, both of which probably had their golden age between the 3rd and
10th centuries. Researchers suspect that these cities influenced other groups
in the region including the Chichimecas, Pames and Otomis and
are examining the relationships between the cultures.
CULTURE
The state of San Luis Potosi is rich in culture, heritage and history. The Pame tribe is divided into two regions -
North Pame, which includes the municipalities of Alaquines, Cardenas,
City of Maize, parts of Rioverde, Tamasopo, and
El Naranjo. Pame
South - comprising the municipalities of Rayon,
Lagunillas, Santa Catarina, and parts of Tamasopo. These tribes speak the Pame language, but certain Pamepalablas switch between
North and South Pame.
