Its name means place where eagles land, and was originally inhabited by people of the Cuyuteca culture.

Most people of productive age have elected to move to the United States of America seeking different opportunities.

An estimated 400 Mexican restaurants in Washington, Iowa, Oregon, Colorado, California, North Carolina, Florida and Nebraska have been started by entrepreneurs from Cuautla.

Being gifted with ample economical success, people who left Cuautla return annually for the religious festivities, which take place between July 16–25.

Odd for a small rural town, Cuautla residents have built a Plaza de Toros, (a venue for bullfights, horse shows, etc.)