The purépechas arrived to that region in 1480, and they dominated the town of Tzapotlán for some years, but before the Spanish conquest they were defeated by the indigenous of Zapotlán, Zacoalco, Sayula, and Colima in the Saltpeter War (1480-1510) (Guerra del Salitre).
The Purépechas arrived in that region in 1480, and they controlled Tzapotlán for some years. However, before the Spanish conquest, they were defeated by indigenous groups from Zapotlán, Zacoalco, Sayula, and Colima during the Saltpeter War (1480-1510) (Guerra del Salitre).