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 Miacatlán, a town located 1,054 mts (3,200
ft) above sea level, in the State of Morelos, Mexico, was part of the religious
and political center of Xochicalco during the pre-Hispanic era and later formed part of the
Cuernavaca domain. After being conquered by the
Aztecs, it became part of the Valley of Mexico.
During the colonial time, Miacatlan formed
part of the Marquisate of the Valley of
Oaxaca, under the name of San Francisco
Miacatlan when the town of Mazatepec of the Tetecala district was created. It obtained
municipal rights upon the creation of the State of Morelos, Mexico.
In 1860, the brothers
Vidal Maravilla, were forced to runaway from Real de Temazualtepec and arrived in
Miacatlán. There they bought a house wherein they found a roll containing the image of
the Virgin which today,
is found in Miacatlan.
Tourism sites in
Miacatlan,
 Morelos:
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Hacienda of Acatzingo
Established in 1617, today it is the "Casa Hogar de Nuestros Pequeños
Hermanos", an Orphanage founded by Father Watson.
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Laguna de Coatetelco
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Lagoon to practice water-skiing and mojarra fishing. Restaurants offering traditional
food are available.
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Coatetelco Archaeological Site
An archaeological site; town, square, "templo
mayor" or Cuahtlitzin pyramid foundation of quadrangular project with slope
parameter, "juego de pelota" or ball game. Latin project with slope parameter
east or west affixed temples, unexplored mound.
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Museo de Coatetelco -
An
archaeological and colonial museum. A XVI century chapel "San Juan Bautista",
built over a pre-Hispanic structure, displaying archaeological pieces
 from the area,
"Tlahuica" and Aztec ceramics, a photographic display of the zone and a diorama.
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Iglesia de Santo Tomas -
A
XVI century church
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Laguna de Rodeo -
Lagoon
where restaurants offering traditional food are available. Fishing can also be
practiced.
Traditional food in
Miacatlan, Morelos:
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Tamales made out of
mojarra (fish) and bagre of Coatetelco (fish)
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Clemole de bagre
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Red and green mole
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Pipian
Traditions and
Festivities in Miacatlan, Morelos:
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February 2 - The Candelaria
festivities; offerings of mole and tamales made of "ceniza" are
placed on the church altar. Once blessed, these are taken to a nearby
cavern to please the rain gods
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March 2 - Lent Friday, in
honor to the "Cristo Padre de la Vidriera", a fair, horse races,
bullfighting, fireworks and dances
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Holy days (Thursday,
Friday and Saturday); The passion for Christ is celebrated and public processions are
carried out
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April 16 - Commemoration of
the Free and Sovereign State of Morelos
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August 24 - Feria de San
Bartolo (fair)
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September 15/16
- Independence Day festivities
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November 1/2 - Dia de todos
los Santos y Fieles Difuntos (Holy Saints Day and Day of the Dead)
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December 16/24
- Traditional Christmas Posadas
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December 24, 25, 31
- Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year
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Morelos State •
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Amacuzac Town
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Coatlan del Rio Town
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Cuautla City
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Cuernavaca ۞
Capital City
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Huitzilac Town
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Jojutla
City |
Miacatlan Town
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Puente de Ixtla Town
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Temixco Town
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Tepoztlan Town
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Tequesquitengo Town
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Tlaltizapan Town
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Tlaquiltenango Town
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Tlayacapan Town
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Xochicalco Archaeological Site
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Xochitepec Town
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| Yautepec,
Oaxtepec and Cocoyoc
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Other Towns: Villa de Ayala,
Jantetelco, Jonacatepec, Tepalcingo and Axochiapan
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The Convents Route:
(Tlayacapan, Yecapixtla,
Ocuituco, Tetela del Volcan,
Zacualpan de Amilpas, Temoac.)
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