Chetumal in Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)

Manuel Antonio Ay

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 28, 2019

1. Manuel Antonio Ay Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Manuel Antonio Ay
1817-1847
Cacique de Chichimilá Yuc.
Líder maya y primer mártir de la “Guerra de Castas”, fue sentenciado y ahorcado el 26 de julio de 1847
Su muerte marca el inicio de esta guerra.

English translation:
Manuel Antonio Ay
1817-1847
Leader from Chichimilá, Yucatán
Mayan leader and first martyr of the "Caste War", he was sentenced and hanged on July 26, 1847.
His death marks the beginning of this war.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 26, 1847.

Location. 18° 30.226′ N, 88° 17.743′ W. Marker is in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, in Othón P. Blanco. Memorial is on Avenida de los Héroes close to Mahatma Gandhi, on the left when traveling north. 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. Cecilio Chi (here, next to this marker); Jacinto Pat (here, next to this marker); The Chetumal Mask (within shouting distance of this marker); The Caste War (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Allegory of Mestizaje (within shouting distance of this marker); Archaeological Sites of Southern Quintana Roo (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Ignacio Altamirano Market (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Chetumaleña (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chetumal.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 28, 2019

2. Manuel Antonio Ay Marker

The marker and statue of Manuel Antonio Ay are the farthest to the right in this group of three Caste War memorials.

Manuel Antonio Ay statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 28, 2019

3. Manuel Antonio Ay statue

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.