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In 1971 the figured shown below it became part of the city of Zapotlan el Grande. Shown as a tree with three branches, with one round fruit at the end of each branch and at the trunk a pair of teeth simulating a human mouth. This oil painting was embraced by the city officials under the administration of Lic. Genaro Alvarez Lopez, who ordered this work of art to be displayed in the city hall. This work of art eventually became a representation for the city indicating its strong ties with its ancestors of Zapotlan el Grande; also know as Ciudad Guzman or plainly just Guzman.

History

Prior to the arrival of the European Spanish Conquistadors, this area was the pre-Columbian kingdom of Zapotlán and was at different times under the domain of the nearby kingdoms of Colima and Michoacán. Zapotlán el Grande was conquered in 1526. Many treasures and weapons are said to be buried throughout the town's old colonial homes, buildings, and farms. In the mid 1800s, the name of the town was changed from Zapotlán el Grande to Ciudad Guzman, after the Mexican federalist insurgent Gordiano De Guzmán.

The valley of Zapotlan was discovered by Friar Juan the Padilla who arrived to Tuxpan in 1532 in which he found three small towns. The small towns were Tzapotlan, Tlayolan, Tenamaxcatitlan and Mochitla. Friar Padilla settled down in Tenamaxcatitlan where he taught the natives the catholic doctrine. August 15, 1533 the Spanish crown recognized the Pueblo of Santa Maria de la Asuncion de Zapotlan in the place called the Portal de Sandoval.

Demographics

The city is located at 19°42′N 113°28′W / 19.700°N 113.467°W / 19.700; -113.467, 124 km south of

Tourism

From the beginning of the last century this important agricultural region became known for its abundance of corn harvesting and the raising of cattle. This general area does have a noticeable French architecture influence. The Santa Catarina Hacienda one of the most popular natural sites located in the just few miles away from downtown Zapotlan. The very popular among the locals National Park of the “ El Nevado. Located approximately 33 miles away southwest from the city. The most popular and eventful times to enjoy the “El Nevado peak is at the beginning of January and ending towards the end of February. Zapotlan el Grande has very diverse shopping from indiginous goods to modern every day required goods. Zapotlan el Grande has been celebrating the customs and religious believes of

Elevation

Zapotlan el Grande is located at an elevation of 1530 meters above the sea level. It borders with six municipalities known as Gomes Farias towards the North, Tamazula de Gordiano twords the East, Zapotiltic is located on the South East, Tuxpan is located south , Zapotiltic de Vadillo twords the east with San Gabriel. The Munucipality of Zapotlan el Grande has an area of 295.29 square kilometers.

Attractions

• "Fiestas de Octubre" 19 days of Fiesta time every october
• Museo Regional
• Santa Catarina
• "El Nevado" Mount icy Peak
• "Volcan de Fuego" Active volcano
• Casa de Artesanías Regionales (the official handicrafts shop)

See also

• Cornish pasty
• Paste

References

• Link to tables of population data from Census of 2005 INEGI: Instituto Nacional de Estadística, Geografía e Informática

• [1] City hall

External links

• [2] Official website
• [3]Tourist site
• [4]Folkloric events
• [http://www.periodicoelsur.com/pdf/programaferiazapotlan2007.pdf

(Mineral del Monte) links with Cornwall]

• The Cornish in Latin America
• Cornish Mexico

20°07′N 98°44′W / 20.117°N 98.733°W / 20.117; -98.733

• Link to Sierra de Tapalpa

Sister cities

• USA