Valley region

It is located at the points North and the southeast of the municipality of Tehuacan, where they emphasize the following populations:

TEHUACÁN

According to Fray Juan de Torquemada meaning is "Place of the gods", "Land of gods" or "Place of those who have God" and is derived from the nahuatl teo: God; Hua: his or her and can: place. Also referred to as "Tehuacan of grenades" or the "Prime Center part of Latin America", it is also known as: "Tehuacán, city of health".

It was inhabited by village communities 8500 years BC Popolocas tribes. The 1660, Indians bought the Crown the title of city and was given the name of "City of Indians in the name of our Lady of conception and cave". During the war of independence was headquarters of several warlords: José María Morelos, Nicolás Bravo, Manuel Mier y Terán; In addition, it hosted the Congress of Anáhuac. By Decree, on 31 August 1884, was appointed "Juan Crisóstomo Bonilla Tehuacán".

Its architectural attractions include the convent and the Church of Carmen, the Cathedral of Tehuacan, the Church of San Francisco, the Temple of Calvary, the Casa de la Cultura and the Museum of anthropology and history. Celebrations, dances and traditions: January 6 Comparsa de los Santos Reyes, is a simulacrum of the adoration of the child Jesus; 1st to 15th September fair traditional; October and November "The massacre", is to kill goats baited and prepare the meat. Easter in April representation of life, crucifixion and death of Jesus; in March festival of the town (anniversary of the title of the city).

The Municipal palace dating from the 19th century known as "la casa de los Altos" for having been the first building of two floors in the city. In 1855 it was converted into the enclosure of the municipal powers and which currently contains murals detailing the history, daily life and landscapes of the region.

AJALPAN

It comes from the Nahua roots "atl", water; "xalli" sand and bread, indicating on or in; so that the primitive name of Axalpan, become Ajalpan, means "on the sand in the water or in the sand of the river".

Architectural landmarks: the 16th century parish church dedicated to the Lord of the Caculco, the parish of San Juan Bautista, the Buenavista Hacienda and Rancho La Trinidad, located in the municipal seat.

In what refers to literature highlights brochure of 'Land and freedom' of Miguel Barbosa. Crafts: Are they made woven Palm and carrizo; pottery and cleaning is also practiced.

COXCATLÁN

Aztec name formed "cuzcatl", string of jewels, stones or beads Choker; "tlan" close together (place); Cozca-tlan, means "place of (using) chokers or necklaces."

Historic architectural monument: Parish church dedicated to San Juan Evangelista dates from the 16th century, located in the municipal seat.

Handicrafts: Woven Palm and Reed.

ALTEPEXIIt comes from the Nahua voices comes from "atl", water; "tepexitl", Cliff, and "c"; shaped Atl Tepexi-C, meaning "water on the cliff".

Historic architectural monument: Temple parish in honor to San Francisco of the 16th century, located in the municipal seat.

Crafts: Made of woven reeds and Palm.