Cuautla

Cuautla, Jalisco is a small town located in the hills of western Mexico. It is situated at an elevation of 5,639 ft. (1,719 m) between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. It has fewer than 3,000 permanent residents. Its name means place where eagles land, and was originally inhabited by people of the Cuyuteca culture. Today it is primarily a town of senior citizens and children. Most people of productive age have elected to move to the United States of America seeking better opportunities. An estimated 300 Mexican restaurants in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, North Carolina & Nebraska have been started by entrepreneurs from Cuautla. They operate under such trade names as Azteca, Margaritas, Tequila's, 3 Margaritas, Ixtapa, El Caporal, El...