In prehispanic times, Mascota was the head of a
cacicazgo, which ruled over the populations of
Talpa, El Tuito and
Chacala. 10 years after, in 1535, a rebellion of indigenous people was held in Mascota, along with other villages nearby. After the time of the
Mexican Independence, in 1824, the Department of Mascota was created and the town of Mascota was declared
Villa de Mascota. On 10 April 1885,
Villa de Mascota received the title of city. In 2015, the city of Mascota was declared a "
Pueblo Mágico". ==Geography==