The Spanish town of Huajuapan was founded in 1561 by order of the viceregal authorities in Mexico City. Prior to this the low parts of the valley were not organized and merchants travelling through the area often suffered from highway bandits.
The Spanish town of Huajuapan was established in 1561 by order of the viceroyalty authorities in Mexico City. Prior to this, the low areas of the valley were not organized and merchants traveling through the region frequently faced highway robbers.