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Zihuatanejo means place of women and it was ruled by Aztecs. After the Spanish conquest, its importance increased due to fishing and commerce. Zihuatanejo is the Spanish interpretation of the name that Aztecs had given to this land.

    
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Zihuatanejo History
Zihuatanejo means place of women and it was a place ruled by the Aztecs. Later, it became more important due to fishing and commerce.
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History of Zihuatanejo - Zihuatanejo means place of women and it was a site ruled by the Aztecs. (Last Updated: 2008-03-21)
Origin of Zihuatanejo - Around year 1400 a. C., Purepechas ruled over the area known today as Zihuatanejo, including Acapulco. (Last Updated: 2008-03-21)

  
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