Los Templos

Los Templos (Spanish for "The Temples"), is a coastal city in an undisclosed area of the United States of America, and the main setting of Mas y Manos. Los Templos is a densely populated city, home to over 2 million people living within the urban areas and the surrounding suburbs. The city is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity (particularly large Hispanic and Filipino populations), extensive beaches and parks, ancient ruins, and its historical reputation as a safe haven for immigrants.

History
Historically a Spanish colony, they say that Temple Hill (a large hill that the 'main' part of the city was built on, also known as "The Heart of Los Templos") was discovered in 1546, "already abandoned." The previous inhabitants are unknown, though based on the extensive and deteriorating ruins left behind, they were estimated to have gone as far back as the Romans. While much of the old structures were destroyed or transported by the settlers, a few sections of the ruins have been preserved (notably "La Plaza Calavera," the largest of all remaining Los Templos ruins) and are popular tourist destinations. While Los Templos was no longer a Spanish colony by the end of the Mexican-American war, there are still traces of Hispanic influence in the architecture and the cultural make up of the city, boasting a whopping 48% Hispanic or Latino population. This also evident in their sizable Filipino population, established during the Spanish period through trade between the colonies.

Districts
Los Templos Proper is separated out into 7 main districts, which house any number of smaller neighborhoods and sections. As Los Templos is very diverse, each district has its own make up and things that it is known for.

El Primero (1st District)
Historically one of the oldest parts of Los Templos, known for its urban sprawl. Considered the roughest part of Los Templos, however, with a large poor and working class population and frequent turf wars between gangs.