Guadalupe is a town in
Maricopa County,
Arizona,
United States. Since its founding, it has been known as a center of
Yaqui culture and it is home to many
religious festivals. The town motto, "where three cultures flourish," recognizes the towns roots in the Yaquis, Mexicans and descendants of the original farmers. Nestled between
Phoenix and
Tempe, the
2010 census listed the population of the town as 5,523. Guadalupe was founded around 1900 by Yaqui Indians, who fled their homeland in
Sonora to avoid oppression by the Mexican government of
Porfirio Diaz. Respectful visitors are welcome to observe these ceremonies, although photography is forbidden. Guadalupe is primarily a residential area; most residents commute to other parts of the Phoenix area to work.