Cuyuteco facts for kids
The Cuyuteco people, also called Cuyuteca, were an ancient group from the Nahua culture. They lived mainly in the Mixtlan region of Xalisco. This area is now part of Jalisco state in western central Mexico. The Nahua are one of the most important cultural groups in Mesoamerica.
History of the Cuyuteco People
The Cuyuteco were part of the Nahua culture. The Nahua are a major cultural group in Mesoamerica. The Cuyuteca lived during the Late Postclassic period. This means they arrived in the Xalisco region around the 12th century.
Their language was Nahuatl, which is a Uto-Aztecan language. It is thought that the Cuyuteco came from ancient Nahua peoples. These groups originally lived in Aridoamerica. This dry region includes parts of present-day northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States.
From the 10th to the 16th centuries, many nomadic tribes lived in Jalisco's central valley. The Cuyuteco Indians lived near the towns of Cuyutlán and Mixtlán. Another group, the Coca, lived near Guadalajara. The Tecuexes lived in the area from Guadalajara northeast to Lagos de Moreno.
Sadly, it is believed that the Cuyuteco tribe disappeared. This happened because the Spanish took over the area. Their culture was suppressed by the new rulers.
Where Are Cuyuteco Sites Today?
Today, you can find archaeological sites related to the Cuyuteco. These are places where scientists study old ruins and artifacts. These sites are in and around several towns.
They are found in:
These towns are all in Jalisco. You can also find sites in Valle de Banderas in Nayarit.
See also
In Spanish: Cuyuteco para niños
