Tantima is a municipality located in the montane central zone in the State of Veracruz, about 220 km from state capital Xalapa. It has a surface of 267.32 km2. It is located at 21°20′N 97°50′W. It is a village huasteco very ancient; the name is given of it steals of producing tree of a few fruits known also like sacuates or jícaras. Previously it was including a great extension of territory, but in 1872 Citlaltépetl's municipality is raised and in 1875 that of Tamalín, segregating both territories of Tantima's municipality.