Zona Centro in Guanajuato, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
El Puente de Nava
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
1. El Puente de Nava Marker
Reedificado en el aρo 1774
Ayuntamiento 1989-1991
The Nava Bridge
Rebuilt in the year 1774
City Hall 1989-1991
Erected 1989 by Ayuntamiento de Guanajuato.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 21° 0.865′ N, 101° 15.091′ W. Marker is in Guanajuato. It is in Zona Centro. It is on Cantarranas just north of Del Campanero, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Cantarranas 59, Guanajuato 36000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajνo. Globally, it is in North America, 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: Euquerio Guerrero Lσpez (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of San Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple of San Juan Bautista (within shouting distance of this marker); House of Manuel Doblado
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Regarding El Puente de Nava. Some sources say that Guanajuato had some 29 bridges at one time in its 18th century history, including this one. As the city has grown and literally risen as buildings are built on top of other, older ruins, many of these bridges are no longer visible.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
2. An older Puente de Nava Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
3. El Puente de Nava Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2018
4. El Puente de Nava Marker
The markers are to the right in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 5, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
