Abstract: This study, presents a systematization of traditional knowledge regarding grower indicators for local marketing of chayote (Sechium edule Jacq. Swartz) in rural areas of the municipalities Villaflores and Villacorzo, Chiapas, Mexico through socio-anthropological analysis based on ethno-agronomy and ethno-botany. Through semi-structured interviews with 30 growers selected through an ethno-botanical exploration in each municipality, indicators regarding the local chayote marketing were identified. Chayote production is shown to provide a significant source of income for rural families of Villaflores and Villacorzo, 64% of growers of both municipalities directly market their harvest (without intermediaries) and 32% sell in local markets. Total 69% sell their products directly, the remaining growers turn to the informal selling places (streets). The 65% of growers of both municipalities set the prices of their product and 58% consume the excess product. Nevertheless, despite the demand and the commercial value of chayote in the municipalities studied, 55% of growers lack information to provide value added to their product, for example regarding form of presentation in the local market.