In the early sixteenth century, Tlatlauquitepec was populated by tiny groups Olmecs, then by groups of Toltec culture. Later, as the expansion of the Aztec empire was given, were chichimecas which occupied the territory of present Tlatlauquitepec. Chichimecas came there looking for a free space of the Mexican yoke. A few years after the fall of Tenochtitlan in 1524, the lordship of Tlatlauquitepec surrendered to the regime of parcels, as well as communities as Teziutlán and Hueytlalpan, under the orders of encomendero Jacinto Portillo. In 1531 was built the convent Santa Maria Tlatlauquitepec, belonging to the Franciscan order. This building later became a rectory. The participation of the inhabitants of Tlatlauquitepec in the War of Independence, was very relevant; Place priests allied with Morelos, carrying several effective, among whom was Jose Maria Fernandez del Campo, who became deputy to the Congress of Chilpancingo. Throughout the War of Reform, the site became a important operational headquarters for General Juan Alvarez and therefore the community changed its name to Villa de Tornel, as a tribute to José María Tornel Mendívil military. However, in 1895 this community in the state of Puebla, to become county seat, got his name Tlatlauquitepec.
About Tlatlauquitepec have, as a site of interest to a complementary ride, community Atotocoyan , which stands on the side of the dam Mazatepec. Near this village, you can visit a monolith of about three tonnes, which has on its surface ancient petroglyphs. Also, not far away we also have the archaeological site of Caltepec, it appears built on a series of terraces 3 kilometers long by 2 wide. Activities in Tlatlauquitepec Pueblo Magico Other interesting sites Tlatlauquitepec, especially from a ecotourism focus are: the Cueva del Cerro Colorado, which is 60 meters long and where you think ancient cults were performed; Tepehican Cave with a depth of 300 meters and whose walls are petroglyphs; Dam Mazatepec, where they can develop various water sports and Vacation Center Coatextín, located in the Tlatlauquitepec-Mazatepec road and projected as a place of fun and relaxation, excellent to have a great time in the company of family or friends.