Zona Centro in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Pedro Vargas

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2016

1. Pedro Vargas Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En recuerdo
Don Pedro Vargas
El Tenor Continental
que le canto a Mexico y al mundo
Nacio en esta ciudad
el 29 de abril de 1906.
San Miguel de Allende, Gto. 28 de abril de 1996

English translation:
To the memory of
Pedro Vargas
The Continental Tenor
that sang to Mexico and the world
He was born in this city
on April 29, 1906.
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, April 29, 1996

Erected 1996.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1906.

Location. 20° 54.599′ N, 100° 44.336′ W. Marker is in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Camino Real a Querétaro just north of Calle Piedras Chinas, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Miguel de Allende GTO 37700, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico

and in the Bajío.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Izquinapan and the Founding of San Miguel de Allende (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); El Chorro Neighborhood (about 210 meters away); The Fountain (El Chorro) (about 210 meters away); Juan José Martínez (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Benito Juárez Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Tomás Delgado Diosdado (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); José Mojica (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Luis Pérez Lara (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Miguel de Allende.

Regarding Pedro Vargas. Pedro Vargas Mata (San Miguel de Allende, April 29, 1906 - Mexico City, October 30, 1989) was a Mexican singer and actor from the so-called Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Despite preparing to sing in the opera, he dedicated himself to popular songs, achieving international recognition, in addition to being one of the main interpreters of Agustín Lara. He was known by the nickname of "The Continental Tenor." As an actor, he was part of the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema, participating in more than 70 films.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2016

2. Pedro Vargas Marker

The marker and bust are at a lookout point near the main entrance to San Miguel de Allende.

A view of San Miguel de Allende from near the Pedro Vargas marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 8, 2016

3. A view of San Miguel de Allende from near the Pedro Vargas marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.