Centro Histórico in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Calle Guatemuz
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018
1. Calle Guatemuz Marker
1521. – 1952.
Calle Guatemuz
Nombre que tuvo este calle a principios de la dominación española
1521. – 1952.
Guatemuz Street
This street was known by this name at the beginning of Spanish domination.
Erected 1952.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1521.
Location. 19° 26.145′ N, 99° 8.278′ W. Memorial is in Ciudad de México. It is in Centro Histórico. It is at the intersection of Allende and Calle de Tacuba, on the left when traveling south on Allende. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 06000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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. 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: Café de Tacuba
this page online
Regarding Calle Guatemuz. "Guatemuz" was how the Spanish conquistadors attempted to pronounce the name of Cuauhtémoc, the last tlatoani, or king, of the Mexicas. After the fall of Tenochtitlan, he was captured and tortured, presumably so that he would tell the Spanish the location of gold and other valuables. Cortés eventually killed Cuauhtémoc by hanging on the way to Honduras in 1525.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 10, 2018
2. Calle Guatemuz Marker
The marker can be seen high up on the left of the near corner on the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
