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Xochitepec in the State of Morelos, Mexico,
is located 1,109 mts above sea level. This town was established between the XV and XVI
century by the Aztec, "Chinameca" and "Tlahuica" civilizations. During
the pre-Hispanic era, this town paid taxes to the Valley of Mexico and in the colonial period it belonged to
the government of the Marquisate of the Valley of
Oaxaca, with its administrative center in
Cuernavaca. In 1715, the neighbors of Xochitepec complained because their land and the Temixco Estate were transferred to Miguel Zia, by the commissioner of the Holy Office in Cuernavaca, Friar Juan Simon Rosa. The friar returned some of the land to the estate, but Zia claimed the territory to be legally his, to the extent that Xochitepec was never able to recover its lands. On October 22, 1857, the garrison of Cuernavaca was created, pledging alliance to the region's flag and jurisdiction. The government sent General Plutarco Gonzalez, who had been governor of the State of Mexico, to pursue the rebels, but these had found refuge in Temixco and Xochitepec where they waited for their pursuers. Two days later, General Gonzalez died on the slope of Platanillo. During the period of the French intervention, General Leyva commanded the Republican forces of the State of Morelos. On the early morning hours of October 7, 1874, Xochitepec was struck by an earthquake, followed by strong subterranean currents. Days later crystal clear springs smelling strongly of sulphur, appeared on the main square. Traditional food in Xochitpec, Morelos:
Places of interest in Xochitpec, Morelos:
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Parroquia de San Juan
Evangelista -
This parish belongs to the Tlahuica ethnic branch; formerly an open chapel
and cathedral, it dates from the year 1600. In 1800, the closed chapel was built, and it
can be noticed by the constant renovations, that only stone and no cement was used for its
construction. This feature permits for a good state of conservation. The chapel has an
exhibition hall where people can come and admire all the religious images.
