San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico — The Southeast (North America)
The Mazariegos House
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
1. The Mazariegos House Marker
Casa de la sucesión de Diego de Mazariegos, fundador de la ciudad. Su construcción data de finales de la primera mitad del siglo XVI. Su estructura original interior ha sido modificada conservando únicamente su prístino exterior. Fue casino, colegio, accesorias comerciales. Remodelado en 1999, es ahora centro de convenciones
House of the descendants of Diego de Mazariegos, founder of the city. Its construction dates from the end of the first half of the 16th century. Its original interior structure has been modified, keeping only its pristine exterior. It has been a casino and a school, as well as other commercial uses. Remodeled in 1999, it is now a convention center.
Erected 2010 by Coordinación Ejecutiva del Bicentenario y del Centenario del Gobierno del Estado de Chiapas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.
Location. 16° 44.186′ N, 92° 38.289′ W. Marker is in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. It is on Calle Miguel Hidalgo just north of Calle Cuauhtémoc, on the left
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Regionally, this marker is in Southern Mexico, in the Maya Heartland, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, 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: General Crescencio Rosas y Tejada (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Ciudad Real (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of San Cristóbal de las Casas (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); José Eduardo Flores Ruíz (about 150 meters away); Hermilo López Sánchez (about 150 meters away); Miguel Francisco Utrilla Trujillo (about 180 meters away); The House of the Congress of Chiapas (about 210 meters away); María Adelina Flores Morales (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Regarding The Mazariegos House. Twenty-six years after the discovery of America the insistent indigenous resistance in the area of Chiapas meant that it still had not been conquered. The Spanish authorities decided to send the Captain General and Lieutenant Governor Diego de Mazariegos y Porres to the area. On March 1, 1528 he fought the Battle of Tepechtía. It is said that many indigenous fighters lept to their death at a canyon rather than submit to the Spanish. After this battle, Mazariegos founded La Villa Real de Chiapa de los Indios, now known as Chiapa de Corzo.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
2. The Mazariegos House Marker
The marker is to the left of the main entrance to the Casa Mazariegos Convention Center.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
3. An additional Mazariegos House Marker
This additional marker is some meters to the south on Calle Miguel Hidalgo, on what is now a separate building. It is possible that at some time in the past the original Mazariegos House was split into separate buildings.
The marker reads: Sitio y casa de Don Diego de Mazariegos, Fundador de la Ciudad, 1528 (English translation: Site and House of Diego de Mazariegos, Founder of the city, 1528).
The marker reads: Sitio y casa de Don Diego de Mazariegos, Fundador de la Ciudad, 1528 (English translation: Site and House of Diego de Mazariegos, Founder of the city, 1528).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
4. A wide view of the additional Mazariegos House Marker
The marker is far to the left, to the right of the entryway to the building.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 29, 2017
5. A wide view of both Mazariegos House markers and buildings
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 475 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 7, 2017, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
