[2] Early human inhabitation of the area is evidenced by archeological finds such as ceramics and arrowheads, as well as stone walls with bas relief carvings.
From colonial times to the Mexican War of Independence in 1810, the Mazahuas of the area were often subjected to being slaves or near-slaves to the colonial authorities, mostly working forcibly at the nearby haciendas of La Gavia, Sabana del Rosario, Salitre de Urendis and San Bartolo.
This led the populace to embrace the arrival of José María Morelos y Pavón in the area and join the rebellion.
It has four principal rivers called the La Asunción, San José, Los Berros and El Salitre, as well as 18 streams and ravines.
Various crops such as corn, wheat, potatoes, fava beans, peas, barley, oats, avocados, pears and walnuts.
Livestock consists primarily of cattle with significant numbers of horses, poultry, rabbits and bees.
Tourism consists of visitors to the monarch butterfly sanctuary, located partially in the municipality as well as Bosencheve National Park.