San Juan Cacahuatepec

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Agriculture of the area includes corn, beans, sugarcane, rice, and tropical fruits.[1] The closest town to San Juan Cacahuatepec is Pie de la Cuesta.

History

Once inhabited by Yopes,[4] the area came under dominion of Spain in 1523.[3] Several times it has been impacted by unrest in the region. It was a gathering point for rebel forces of Hermenegildo Galeana in the early 19th century,[5] and later, in 1854, it was razed by Antonio López de Santa Anna.[6]

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