Chetumal in Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)
Allegory of Mestizaje
Paseo de los Héroes
Obra del Artista Carlos Terrés Escultor y Pintor Mexicano, realizada en 1981. – Escultura (35.00 x 19.00 mts.) “Alegoría del mestizaje” en terroca y concreto armado, para la Ciudad de Chetumal Q. Roo.
Destaca por sus dimensiones, contiene la fusión de dos culturas con elementos propios y representativos que se fusionan para crear la raza mestiza, en la parte posterior encontramos la leyenda “Gonzalo Guerrero – Pariente de la Raza Mestiza”.
Allegory of Mestizaje
This sculpture is the work of the artist Carlos Terrés, Mexican sculptor and painter, and was made in 1981. The sculpture, measuring 35 x 19 meters, is named the "Allegory of Mestizaje" and was made of clay and reinforced concrete for the city of Chetumal, Quintana Roo.
It is notable for its dimensions. It contains a theme on the fusion of two cultures, with its own representative elements that symbolize the creation of the mestizo race. On the monument’s reverse we find the legend "Gónzalo Guerrero - Pariente de la Raza Mestiza".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.
Location. 18° 30.208′ N, 88° 17.732′ W. Marker is in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, in Othón P. Blanco. Marker is at the intersection of Avenida de los Héroes and Mahatma Gandhi, on the right when traveling south on Avenida de los Héroes. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chetumal QR 77000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Caste War (a few steps from this marker); Jacinto Pat (within shouting distance of this marker); Cecilio Chi (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Antonio Ay (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chetumal Mask (within shouting distance of this marker); Archaeological Sites of Southern Quintana Roo (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Ignacio Altamirano Market (within shouting distance of this marker); La Chetumaleña (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chetumal.
Regarding Allegory of Mestizaje. "Mestizaje" is a hard word to translate from Spanish, but it encompasses the mixture and combination of indigenous and Spanish cultures that has created a large part of the richness that is Latin America today.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on June 24, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on March 31, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.