Teziutlan

Teziutlan lies at the eastern edge of the Mexican highlands, where the plains of Perote give way to the mountains descending toward the Gulf. Nahua, Totonac and Otomí communities inhabited the surrounding region. In 1552 colonial authorities established Teziutlan as a new centre for several neighbouring lordships, including Chignautla and Xiutetelco. Its position at a natural passage between plateau and coast helped it become a regional centre.