Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Cristóbal Vargas Valades
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
1. Cristóbal Vargas Valades Marker
1612.
Catálogo de la Insp. Gral de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos
Here was the College of Christ founded through the initiative of Cristóbal Vargas Valades.
1612.
Catalog of the Inspector General of Artistic and Historic Monuments
Erected by Catálogo de la Inspección General de Monumentos Artísticos e Históricos.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1612.
Location. 19° 26.146′ N, 99° 7.959′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is on Donceles just west of República de Brasil, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Donceles 99, Ciudad de México 06000, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Murder of Joaquín Dongo (a few steps from this marker); Temple of Our Lady of the Pillar (within shouting distance of this marker); Ignacio L. Vallarta (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ignacio Luis Vallarta (about 90 meters away); Cuauhtémoc's Last Message (about 90 meters away); House of Juan Engel (about 90 meters away); Gabriel Yermo (about 90 meters away); House of Luis de Castilla (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 18, 2018
2. Cristóbal Vargas Valades Marker
The marker is to the right of the entryway. The building is now the Museo de la Caricatura (The Museum of Caricature or Cartoons).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
