Distrito Histórico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
The Mexican Fountain at El Cerrito del Carmen
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton
1. The Mexican Fountain at El Cerrito del Carmen Marker
These two markers are directly above the central fountain.
El Gobierno de Mexico y la Colonia Mexicana a Guatemala
20 de Noviembre 1934
Se erigió esta Fuente en la Administración del Gral. Jorge Ubico
14 de Febrero de 1935
Gral. Matías de Galvez gobernó la Capitanía de Guatemala 1778-1783
Siendo Virrey de la Nueva España murió en Méjico en 1784
Fray Payo Enriquez de Rivera Obispo de Guatemala
Introdujo la primera imprenta en el año de 1660
Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Protector de los Indios 1536
Obispo de Chiapas y Conquistador Evangélico de Verapaz
Bernal Diaz de Castillo Historiador de Guatemala y Mexico
Escribió su obra en la Antigua Guatemala en el siglo XVI
Julio 19 de 1935
Progresista Administracion
General Jorge Ubico
El azulejo decorativo de esta fuente fue obsequiado por el
Gobierno de Mexico
y la
Colonia Mexicana
El Trabajo de construcción lo dirigio el Ing. Y Arquitecto Rafael Perez de Leon por cuenta de la Direccion General de la Policia Nacional
a cargo del General Roderico Anzueto
A la Ciudad de Guatemala Restauaración Año 2010
A la Ciudad de Guatemala de la Ciudad de Puebla-México 1996
Casa Cervantes, Ave. Juarez 18, Méjico D.F., 1935, Pintó J. L. Greenham
The Government of Mexico and the Mexican Colony in Guatemala
November 20, 1934
This fountain was erected during the Administration of General Jorge Ubico on February 14, 1935
General Matías de Galvez governed the Captaincy of Guatemala from 1778-1783
As Viceroy of New Spain, he died in Mexico in 1784
Friar Payo Enriquez de Rivera, Bishop of Guatemala
He introduced the first printing press to Guatemala in 1660
Friar Bartolomé de las Casas, Protector of the Indians 1536
Bishop of Chiapas and Evangelical Conqueror of Verapaz
Bernal Diaz de Castillo, Historian of Guatemala and Mexico
He wrote his work in Antigua Guatemala in the 16th century
July 19, 1935
The Progressive Administration of General Jorge Ubico
The decorative tile of this fountain was presented by the Government of Mexico and the Mexican Colony
The Construction Work was directed by the Engineer and Architect Rafael Pérez de León, on behalf of the General Directorate of the National Police, led by General Roderico Anzueto
The Restoration was presented to the City of Guatemala in 2010
To the City of Guatemala from the City of Puebla-Mexico, 1996
Casa Cervantes, Avenida Juárez 18, México D.F., 1935, Painted by J. L. Greenham
Erected 1935
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1935.
Location. 14° 38.87′ N, 90° 30.299′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Distrito Histórico. It can be reached from 12 Avenida just east of Diagonal 4. The fountain and markers are in the northern portion of the park around El Cerrito del Carmen. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, 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 and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Our Lady of Carmen Catholic Church (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Juan Corz (about 150 meters away); First Council of the City of Guatemala
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
2. General Matías de Galvez
Another marker is no longer nearby. José Martí (was approx. half a kilometer away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
3. Friar Payo Enríquez de Rivera
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
4. Friar Bartolomé de las Casas
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
5. Bernal Díaz de Castillo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
6. The Mexican Fountain at El Cerrito del Carmen and associated markers
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2018
7. The Mexican Fountain at El Cerrito del Carmen
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 12, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
