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The Franciscans were the first to arrive and begin the evangelization process, followed by the Dominicans.

However, it was the Augustinians who stayed and built the monastery from which evangelization would center.

This monastery was originally called San Cristobál but later the named was changed to Divino Salvador.

After the construction of the Temple of the Divino Salvador, neighborhood chapels were constructed in the various parts of town.

It is likely that these chapels started out as simple thatched roof structures.

During the colonial period, a communal water supply system was developed, taking advantage of the natural water flows in the box canyon that surrounds the town.

The Jalmolonga Hacienda was one the economic focuses of the area, which was part of the Rodriguez encomienda.

Later, when the Jesuits came, they took over this hacienda, which was productive enough to support many of the expenses of the San Pedro and San Pablo College located in Mexico City.

When the Jesuits were expelled in the 18th century, this land was eventually sold to the Count of Regla, Manuel Romero de Terreros.