Chetumal in Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)

Manuel Ávila Camacho Theater

Paseo de los Héroes

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2019

1. Manuel Ávila Camacho Theater Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Manuel Ávila Camacho
Otro de los edificios importantes de la ciudad, el teatro “Manuel Ávila Camacho”, fue considerado un icono de la ciudad y construido en 1946 para ser usado como sala cinematográfica pues en aquella época el teatro era un punto de reunión para las familias chetumaleñas.

English translation:
Manuel Ávila Camacho Theater
Another important building in the city, the "Manuel Ávila Camacho" Theater, was considered an icon of the city and was built in 1946 to be used as a movie theater. At that time, the theater was a meeting point for Chetumal families.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.

Location. 18° 29.606′ N, 88° 17.833′ W. Marker is in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, in Othón P. Blanco. It is at the intersection of Avenida de los Héroes and Boulevard Bahía, in the median on Avenida de los Héroes. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chetumal QR 77000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mexican Maya Heartland

and on the Yucatán Peninsula.

Globally, it is on the Caribbean Sea,

in North America,

in Mesoamerica,

in a Gulf of Mexico state,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Musical Band (here, next to this marker); The History of Chetumal 1898-1905 (a few steps from this marker); Government Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The History of Chetumal 1918-1919 (within shouting distance of this marker); Elio Carmichael (within shouting distance of this marker); The Clock Tower (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Monument to the Mexican Flag (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named The Clock Tower (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chetumal.

Regarding Manuel Ávila Camacho Theater. The theater is in a state of disrepair and abandonment. It is about 50 meters northeast of the marker.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 29, 2019

2. Manuel Ávila Camacho Theater Marker

The marker can be seen roughly in the center of this view, with the Musical Band Marker further to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.