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Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
 

Concepción Béistegui Hospital

 
 
Concepción Béistegui Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
1. Concepción Béistegui Hospital Marker
Inscription.  
En lo que fuera el Convento de
Regina Coeli se encuentra esta
Casa Hogar para Ancianos
que por más de 90 años
albergó al Hospital
Concepción Béistegui.

English translation:
In part of what was once the Convent of Regina Coeli is found this Home for the Elderly, that for more than 90 years was the Concepción Béistegui Hospital.

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkReligion & Religious StructuresScience & Medicine.
 
Location. 19° 25.683′ N, 99° 8.304′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It can be reached from Calle Regina just east of Calle Bolivar. The marker is along a pedestrian walkway (Calle Regina), few meters east of Calle Bolivar. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Calle Regina, Ciudad de México 06080, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically,
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it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Church and Convent of Regina Coeli (within shouting distance of this marker); Guillermo Prieto (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); San Jerónimo (about 150 meters away); Daniel Cosio Villegas (about 150 meters away); The Printing Press of Antonio Espinosa (about 180 meters away); Miguel Lerdo de Tejada Library (about 180 meters away); House of Pedro Romero de Terreros (about 210 meters away); Pulquería "La Risa" (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
 
Other markers no longer nearby. Melchor Ocampo (was about 180 meters away but has been confirmed missing); Antonio García Cubas (was about 210 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
 
Regarding Concepción Béistegui Hospital. This portion of the Convent Regina Coeli was dedicated as a hospital starting on March 21, 1886 when it was inaugurated by President Porfirio Díaz. As the marker mentions, it is currently a home for the
Concepción Béistegui Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
2. Concepción Béistegui Hospital Marker
The marker is to the left of the entryway into the ex-hospital.
care of the elderly.
 
Concepción Béistegui Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 23, 2017
3. Concepción Béistegui Hospital Marker
The ex-hospital can be seen here on the left, with the remains of the rest of the Convent towards the right in this view.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 318 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
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Jul. 23, 2026