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| La Huerta |
| La Huerta is a town of approximately 7,000 inhabitants located at roughly 1,600 feet above sea level on highway 80 about one hour from the Barra de Navidad and Melaque area on the way to Guadalajara. La Huerta is the governmental municipal centre for the coastal areas and towns of La Manzanilla, Tenacatita, Careyes, Chamela, and Perula. |
| It is suggested that the town was named for an orchard (huerta) planted by one José Olmedo on his ranch in the area sometime after 1827. The principal industries of La Huerta are farming, ranching, and silviculture. |
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