[2] According to tradition, the name comes from the abundance of hawthorn trees called manzanilla or apples, and "de la Paz" for being a peaceful people.

The conquest of the area was carried out in 1523 by, Alonso de Avalos who was sent by Hernán Cortés to conquer the West.

It was founded around the year 1882, when the inhabitants of the Guadalajarita, San Miguel de las Flores and El Rincon ranches agreed to form a congregation called La Manzanilla, being recognized as a precinct of the Tizapan el Alto municipality.

In La Manzanilla words of Purépecha origin remain, for example, while farmers in the rest of the state call the ears of corn that do not grow well "molonco" in La Manzanilla it is called "toquere".

Its coordinates are 19°55'00" to 20°04'30" north latitude and 102º01'15" to 103º11'50" west longitude, at an altitude of 2013 meters above sea level.

The Chiflón Dam belongs to the Central Pacific basin, La Passion-Tepalcatepec River subbasin.

Vegetation is represented by wooded areas to the south, which is dominated by pine and oak species.

Development of: Napkins, Tablecloths, Towels, Folders, Embroidered dresses, Coats and Tissues.

In Passover week Religious festivities Feast in honor of San Miguel.