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Villa
de Ayala in the State of
Morelos, Mexico was known as Maxataplan which
 means "Place where the apantles are abundant".It was awarded its present name in honor to Francisco Ayala who was native of this village and protector of the insurgent cause of the Independence movement. The parishes of Villa de Ayala and Anenecuilco, are examples of the XVI century Franciscan architecture. The house of Zapata, where the "Caudillo del Sur" was born on August 8, 1879, is located in Anenecuilco. He was murdered on April 10, 1919 at the Hacienda de Chinameca which is located in the southern part of this municipality. Located five minutes away from this village are bathing resorts such as El Colibrí and El Axoxoche. The most important celebrations and fairs take place on March 19, in honor to Saint Joseph, and on December 12, in honor to the Virgin of Guadalupe. Jantetelco
The archaeological site
has several monuments which are evidence of human activity beginning to develop 3,500
years ago.
There is a convent from the XVI century founded by the Augustinian order, which is dedicated to apostle
Santiago. It was built in Jantetelco during the colonial period.
Don Mariano Matamoros
Jonacatepec
In 1855, the legal
existence of Jonacatepec was recognized. On July 31, 1861, the Congress of the state of
Mexico confirmed its condition as a district.
The bathing resort Las Pilas is located at the entrance of this municipality. There is also an archaeological site where some human remains in lotus position were found.
Tepalcingo
According to the
inscriptions found inside the temple, its construction began in February 1782. The facade
is the most important element and is a good example of Mexican baroque style in mortar.
Axochiapan The convent of Axochiapan in the State of Morelos, Mexico, dates back from the XVI century and belongs apparently to the Franciscan order. The name of Axochiapan is the same as its neighboring lagoon which beautifies the landscape. The natives maintain traditional customs which are shown in their dances and entertainments. The Axochiapan main festivity takes place January 10th through 29th in honor to the patron saint who is revealed with Moro and Tecuanes dances.
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The
archaeological site of Chalcatzingo is located in
Jantetelco in the State of 
The economic and
political exchange between the golf coast and the central part of Mexico was probably one
of the reasons for Chalcatzingo's great development.
The
town of
Jonacatepec in the State of
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In Tepalcingo in
the State of 
