The founding of Hinojosa in 1522 Historical milestone · Hinojosa de San Vicente, Sierra de San Vicente, Toledo Image of Hinojosa de San Vicente, not of the place itself. The town was founded in 1522 at the site of the Cerro de San Vicente, on land until then used for grazing. The name comes from hinojal, the place where fennel abounds, a plant common on the slopes of the district. 1522 Photo: Diedne (CC BY-SA 4.0) What to see and do in Hinojosa de San Vicente