Tierra Caliente (Mexico)
Tierra Caliente is a cultural and geographical region in southern Mexico that comprises some low-elevation areas of the states of Michoacán, Guerrero and Mexico. As the name suggests, the region is characterized by a hot climate. The overall precipitation is also low - around 600 mm/year, but can be as low as 400 mm in some low-lying areas of Michoacán and Guerrero.
The region is characterized by low human development and civil unrest, and has become an epicenter for Mexican drug production as well as drug trafficking. It is mainly inhabited by indigenous communities.
Municipios included:
Guerrero has eight municipalities in the region:
Michoacán: Tepalcatepec, Churumuco de Morelos, San Lucas, Tuzantla, Susupuato de Guerrero, Nocupétaro, Carácuaro, Tiquicheo, Huetamo de Nuñez.
Estado de México: Tlatlaya, Amatepec, San Simón de Guerrero, Luvianos, Tejupilco, Sultepec, Zacualpan, Bejucos
