In 1847, the U.S. frigate, Gemanten, anchored itself in Tecolutla as part of the initial phases of the invasion of Mexico during the Maximilian five days after they took Papantla.
In 1847, the U.S. frigate, Gemanten, anchored itself in Tecolutla as part of the initial phases of the invasion of Mexico during the Mexican-American War. In 1866, Tecolutla was occupied by imperial forces under Maximilian five days after they took Papantla.