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

The House of Juan Altamirano

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 24, 2017

1. The House of Juan Altamirano Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí estuvo la casa del Lic.
Juan Altamirano primo de
Cortés fue reconstruida por
los Condes de Santiago de
Calimaya en 1779.

Dirección de monumentos coloniales y de la República.

English translation:
Here was the house of Juan Altamirano, cousin of Cortés. It was reconstructed by the Counts of Santiago de Calimaya en 1779.

Office of Monuments of the Colony and the Republic.

Erected by Dirección de Monumentos Coloniales y de la República.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.

Location. 19° 25.745′ N, 99° 7.951′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is at the intersection of Calle José María Pino Suárez and Avenida República de El Salvador, on the left when traveling south on Calle José María Pino Suárez. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06060, 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, 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: Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Hernando Cortés (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The First Cathedral of Mexico City (about 90 meters away); Convent of San Bernardo (about 150 meters away); Juan de la Granja (about 150 meters away); Temple of San José de Gracia (about 150 meters away); Temple of Porta Coeli (about 180 meters away); First Street with Public Lighting (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 24, 2017

2. The House of Juan Altamirano Marker

The marker is at the far right corner of the building, now the Museum of the City of Mexico (Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico).

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 24, 2017

3. The House of Juan Altamirano Marker

Interior Courtyard of The House of Juan Altamirano image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, January 24, 2017

4. Interior Courtyard of The House of Juan Altamirano

Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 801 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 17, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.