Xoxocotla, Morelos facts for kids
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Xoxocotla
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Municipality and town
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 Xoxocotla
Location in Morelos
Xoxocotla
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Morelos |
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| • Total | 21,074 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard Time) |
Xoxocotla is a town in the southern part of Morelos, Mexico. It is about 30 kilometers south of Cuernavaca, the state capital. The name comes from the Nahuatl language. It means "place where there are green pines."
Xoxocotla used to be part of Puente de Ixtla. But on January 1, 2019, it became its own special "indigenous municipality." This means it can follow some of its own traditional rules. In 2010, about 21,074 people lived there.
The new municipality includes several areas. These are Cerrado del Venado, Hermosa, Loma Linda, Arboledas del Sur, La Toma, Palo Prieto, Campo Corbeta, Shaya Michan, Tierra Alta, Campo Xolistlán, and Palo Prieto Fraccionamiento. It also has the Xoxocotla Ejido fields, which are community-owned lands.
People in Xoxocotla follow traditional "usos y costumbres" (uses and customs). These are old ways of doing things and making decisions. Other communities like Coatetelco and Hueyapan also have this special self-rule.
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History of Xoxocotla
Early Beginnings
Puente de Ixtla became a municipality in 1869. On July 12, 1871, Xoxocotla joined Puente de Ixtla. Later, Xoxocotla was part of the municipality of Jojutla.
Mexican Revolution Impact
During the Mexican Revolution, there was fighting in the area. Because of this, people had to leave Xoxocotla between 1913 and 1914.
Promoting Tourism and Culture
In 2010, Mexico started the Pueblos Mágicos program. This program helps promote tourism in special towns. Puente de Ixtla did not join this program. However, in 2018, Morelos created its own program. It is called Pueblos con Encanto ("Charmed Towns"). This program included Puente de Ixtla and Xoxocotla.
Xoxocotla also hosts cultural events. For example, the Third Indigenous Book Fair happened there on February 18, 2016. A poet from Xoxocotla, Arnulfo Soriano, shared his book of poems. Xoxocotla and Santa Ana Tlacotenco, Milpa Alta, became "Sister Cities" to share culture.
Community Response to Health Challenges
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Mexico, the National Guard helped in Xoxocotla. They helped people follow rules like staying home and keeping a safe distance. Residents in nearby towns sometimes blocked roads. They were worried about the virus spreading. The community worked together to stay safe.
Notable People from Xoxocotla
- Lucio Carpanta: A writer and teacher of the Nahuatl language.
- Ricardo Alberto Castañeda: A traditional healer and author.
- Sergio Jimenez Bénitez: A novelist who wrote La Huella de Tata (Great-grandfather's footprint).
Fun Places to Visit
- Acuaski Action Park: This is a club for exciting sports. You can try water skiing, Kneeboard, and Wakeboard. They also have land sports like BMX, Trial, and Enduro.
See also
In Spanish: Xoxocotla (Morelos) para niños
