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:
- Colonia Indigena
- Las Tuzas
- Proa
- Los Morales
- La Cañada
- Martínez
- Maldonado
- Las Huertas
- El Pasito de San Francisco
- El Sabino
- San José del Corito
- San José de Palmas