Xalacinco

Xalacinco, later called Jalacingo, lies in the highlands near the descent from Puebla toward the Gulf coast. Its cool, humid country stands along a route between the central plateau and Veracruz. In August 1519 Hernán Cortés passed through Xalacingo on his march inland and sent messengers to neighbouring districts for provisions. The expedition continued through the mountain country toward the cities of the central highlands.