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news Mexico News Daily 2026-03-29

The Coconut History of Guerrero's Coast

Coconuts have been a significant part of Guerrero's history for nearly 500 years, brought from the Philippines by Spanish settlers. They thrived in the region's humid climate and were used for food, drink, and fermentable sap.


<p>Coconuts have been part of Guerrero's history β€” for good and ill β€” for nearly 500 years, since the first coconut palms were brought from the Philippines.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/coconut-history-of-guerrero/">Cocadas, copra and conflict: The coconut history of Guerrero&#8217;s coast</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com">Mexico News Daily</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You have to try the coconut candy,&#8221; says Kerry Sk...

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