‘Mexico Cities’ Archives
City of Mexico San Luis Potosi
Founded in 1576, San Luis Potosi was strategically important in colonial times and during the wars of the republican period. The patriot Francisco I. Madero, who was briefly imprisoned in the city in 1910, later named his revolutionary call to arms the Plan of San Luis Potosi. The city center has narrow cobbled streets and solid colonial [...]
City of Mexico Asientos
Located in the northeast part of the state, Asientos was founded by Francisco Ibarra, Don Benito Gaspar de Larrañaga and Juan Ignacio de Larrañaga Salcedo. In 1548 a religious group congregated originating the settlement of Real de Minas which became Nuestra Señora de Belén de los Asientos de Ibarra, later Asientos. Among its main [...]
City of Mexico Ocotlan
Ocotlán (from the Nahuatl ocotl ("pine tree"), meaning "place of pines") is a city in the Mexican state of Tlaxcala, located in the centre of that state within the conurbation of the state capital, Tlaxcala de Xicohténcatl. The Basilica of Ocotlán, dedicated to the Virgin of Ocotlán, a 1541 Marian apparition, is a renowned site of Roman [...]
City of Mexico Irapuato
It is the commercial and communications center of the surrounding mining and agricultural (cereals and cattle) region. The fruits and flowers of Irapuato's luxurious gardens are famous throughout Mexico.
City of Mexico Morelia
It is the commercial and processing center of an irrigated agricultural and cattle-raising area. Founded as Valladolid in 1541 by Antonio de Mendoza, Morelia is built on a rocky hill and is surrounded by a fertile valley at the West edge of the central plateau. High peaks border the valley on 3 sides. The climate is warm and healthful. The [...]
City of Mexico Cuernavaca
A popular tourist and health resort. Many Spanish-language programs for foreigners here. In the city are beautiful churches, monasteries, a 16th-century Franciscan convent, a palace built by Hernan Cortes and decorated with murals by Diego Rivera, and a formal garden that was frequented by Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlotta. Nearby is [...]
City of Mexico Zacatlan
Agricultural center (corn, coffee, tobacco, sugarcane, fruit); noted for apples and cider. Iron and silver deposits. Pre-Columbian pyramids nearby.
City of Mexico Sabancuy
Sabancuy is a small fishing village about an hour and a half south of Campeche City on the coastal highway or about one hour north of Ciudad del Carmen. The town sits on the river delta and is as of yet an undiscovered tourism spot. It is 68 kms South of Champoton or about 130 kms south of Campeche City. As you approach Sabancuy from the main [...]
City of Mexico Xicotepec de Juarez
Hot humid climate. Produces most of the oranges in the state, as well as corn, beans, coffee, plantains, peanuts, chilies, and vanilla. There is a prosperous cattle industry. Very active commerce.
City of Mexico Valle de Santiago
Agricultural center (wheat, sweet potatoes, fruit; livestock); shoe manufacturing, lumber milling.
