Near Huichapan, Hidalgo, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Arches of Saucillo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
1. The Arches of Saucillo Marker
Hecho en 1738 Siglo XVIII 15 Arcos, 155 m. de largo y 44 m. de altura.
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The Arches of Saucillo
Constructed in 1738 (18th century), there are 15 arches in total. The arches are 155 meters in length and 44 meters high.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Colonial Era • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1738.
Location. 20° 20.016′ N, 99° 42.709′ W. Marker is near Huichapan, Hidalgo. It can be reached from Sendero Antiguo. The marker is in the parking lot of the ecotourism site known as El Saucillo. Access is along an unnamed road about 1 km west from Highway 45, about 5 km south of the town of Huichapan, Hidalgo. The site is marked with directional signs. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huichapan HGO 42411, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico, specifically in the Sierra Madre, and in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, Mesoamerica, and the Western Hemisphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Miguel Hidalgo (approx. 7.7 kilometers away); General Pedro María Anaya (approx. 7.7 kilometers away); Plaza of the Independence Martyrs (approx. 7.8 kilometers away); Benito Juárez (approx. 7.9 kilometers away); General Julián Villagrán (approx. 7.9 kilometers away); First Celebration of the Mexican Independence Proclamation (approx. 7.9 kilometers away); El Chapitel (approx. 7.9 kilometers away); Monolithic Cross of the Atrium (approx. 8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huichapan.
Regarding The Arches of Saucillo. The arches were constructed with support from Captain Manuel González Ponce de León, benefactor of Huichapan. The architect Antonio Simón proposed the work as a way to pass water and materials across the arroyo. The work began in 1732 and was completed in 1738.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
2. The Arches of Saucillo Marker
The marker is at the far left in the parking lot for the site. The arches are not visible here as they are at a lower elevation in the arroyo.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
3. The Arches of Saucillo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
4. The Arches of Saucillo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
5. The Arches of Saucillo
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 6, 2018
6. The Arches of Saucillo
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 19, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
