Xochiapulco

Xochiapulco is a municipio (municipality) in the central Mexican state of Puebla.

It is situated in the northeast part of the state, and lies some 193 km (1.15 mi) from the city of Puebla, the state's capital. According to INEGI figures the municipality had a 2005 population of some 4,306 inhabitants.

The municipality has an area of 110 km² and the principal city is Ville of 5 of May an a population of 1,500.

It was founded on 30 November 1855 at a location known to the locals as “Flower of the Apulco”. The name Xochiapulco is Nahuatl, Xochi “Flower” and Apulco is a river ubicated in the town.

Xochiapulco participated in la batalla del 5 de Mayo in Puebla. The Xochiapulcas or Cuatecomacos waited quietly for the French charge in the trenches. When the French army appeared, the Xochiapulcas machete in hand fought back forcing the French retreat. Later, the Mexican caballería chased the French.

In 1865, there were several guerrilla clashes between the Austrian Legion and the Mexican guerrillas. Franz von Thun vs. Juan Francisco Lucas.

The Mexican guerrillas fought with bare hands ambushing the Austrian army. Eventually, De la Salla and Juan Francisco Lucas signed a sort of peace treaty.

In The National Museum of History, located in El Castillo de Chapultepec, there is a canvas showing historical information about the military events which happened in 1865.

In Xochiapulco there is a History museum displaying uniforms, weapons, and photos.