Alaquines

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Alaquines is a municipality and town in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. It is 19 km away from Cardenas

[edit] History

Founded in 1616 with the old name of San José de los Montes Alaquines. It is home to a beautiful legend which tells of its saint's wish (Santo Entierro)to stay in this colorful town.

[edit] Recently

The City of Alaquines agreed to fix the road from Alaquines to San Jose del Corito that will be completed in 2009.

[edit] Communities

The town's population is divided into 9 communities, which are listed as follows:

1. Colonia Indigena
2. Las Tuzas
3. Proa
4. Los Morales
5. La Cañada
6. Martínez
7. Maldonado
8. Las Huertas
9. El Pasito de San Francisco
10. El Sabino
11. San José del Corito
12. San José de Palmas

Coordinates: 22°08′N 99°36′W / 22.133°N 99.6°W / 22.133; -99.6