Amatepec

Amatepec on ​​the map of México

Amatepec is the capital of the municipios Amatepec in the Mexican state of Mexico.

Climate

According to the topographical position mainly two types of climates predominate, the temperate and subtropical climate zone. The temperature is between 15 ° and 40 ° C.

History

Pre-Columbian history

There are archaeological sites that were used as defensive garrisons against the Purepechan Empire. The first inhabitants of the area were the Otomi and the Tenochca.

Spanish colonial period

Evangelization began in 1526 and the first encomendero was Don Juan de Saucedo. The mining started in 1531 by a colony of Spanish miners.

Economy and Society

The typical staple food is maize, but also the cultivation of Sudfrüchten and coffee is a focus. Through remittances of Mexicans to the United States, much of the economic benefits will be lost.

The production of coffee is organized and persistent, as there are many small producers. There is also a cooperative of coffee producers.

Annually on January 6, there is a traditional fair with food, horse racing, bull riding and ballroom dancing from the colonial to independent Mexico. Some example of folk music are huapango, Gusto guerrerense, ranchera and corrido.