Chetumal in Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)
Monument to Nachi Cocom
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 27, 2019
1. Monument to Nachi Cocom Marker
Hace entrega del Monumento a Nachi Cocom, en recuerdo al muelle de concreto inaugurado el 1º de enero de 1932 llamado originalmente con el nombre de este halach uinik maya que defendió su cultura y su tierra.
Escultor Reynaldo Bolio Suárez “Pacceli” Agosto 2018
The Constitutional Governor of the State of Quintana Roo, Carlos Joaquín González
This Monument to Nachi Cocom is placed here in memory of the concrete pier inaugurated on January 1, 1932, originally named after this “real Mayan man” who defended his culture and land.
Sculptor Reynaldo Bolio Suárez "Pacceli", August 2018
Erected 2018 by El Gobierno del Estado de Quintana Roo 2016-2022.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1932.
Location. 18° 29.579′ N, 88° 17.931′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Payo Enríquez de Rivera (a few steps from this marker); Joop Beljön (within shouting distance of this marker); The Southern Fleet (within shouting distance of this marker); Othón Pompeyo Blanco Núñez de Cáceres (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Government Palace (about 150 meters away); The History of Chetumal 1898-1905 (about 150 meters away); Musical Band (about 180 meters away); Manuel Ávila Camacho Theater (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chetumal.
Regarding Monument to Nachi Cocom. Nachi Cocom (ca. 1510 - 1562), later called Juan Cocom. A halach uinik maya ("real Mayan man" or local leader) of the Cocomes of the province of Sotuta, he was a descendant of the lords of Mayapán. He faced the Spanish conquerors in numerous battles as they attempted to take over the area. He was eventually beaten and captured by the Spanish near the new town of Mérida in 1541. His feat has led to him being commemorated as a hero. Today, many public centers and facilities in the Yucatan Peninsula carry his name.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 27, 2019
2. Monument to Nachi Cocom and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2019
3. Monument to Nachi Cocom and Marker
The monument and marker can be seen towards the left, with the entrance to the Chetumal ferry pier to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on May 19, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
