The history of Villaconejos may be traced to the place known as 'El Vedado' ("The Reserve"), and a small hill known as 'Cerro Barbero' (formerly called 'Cerro Galguera').

Hunting took place near Villaconejos until the late 16th Century, when deforestation reduced the rabbit population.

There were numerous oak, pine, and gall trees that made the area dense in vegetation until the wolf problem arose.

The rabbits lived in the vicinity of villages and towns, making their homes in the nearby forests.

As a result of the large rabbit populations, wolves were able to thrive, and their numbers rose exponentially.