Chetumal in Othón P. Blanco, Quintana Roo, Mexico — The Yucatan Peninsula (The Southeast)
Chetumal - Where Mexico Begins
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2019
1. Chetumal - Where Mexico Begins Marker
Donde inicia México
Ciudad fundada por marinos en 1898. El malecón conocido como Boulevard Bahía, es el mas largo de toda la península dé Yucatán.
Visita, en el corazón de la ciudad, el museo de la Cultura Maya o si prefieres la tranquilidad, visita el corredor escultórico, ve de compra a la avenida de Los Héroes o visita Plaza de Las Américas.
Chetumal – Where Mexico Begins
The city was founded by sailors in 1898 and the Boulevard surrounding it is the longest in the Yucatán Península.
In the heart of the city you can visit the Mayan Culture Museum, If you prefer tranquility, you must see the Sculpures Path. You can ever go shopping at Avenida de Los Héroes, the city's main street, or visit plaza de Las Américas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 18° 29.587′ N, 88° 17.71′ W. Marker is in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, in Othón
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Force of Hurricane Janet (within shouting distance of this marker); Chetumal (within shouting distance of this marker); Anglo-Caribbean Style Residence (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Avenida 5 de Mayo No. 23 (about 210 meters away); Manuel Ávila Camacho Theater (about 210 meters away); Musical Band (about 210 meters away); Monument to the Mexican Flag (about 210 meters away); The History of Chetumal 1898-1905 (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chetumal.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2019
2. Chetumal - Where Mexico Begins Marker reverse
The marker's reverse includes photos of many of the tourist attractions of Chetumal.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2019
3. Chetumal - Where Mexico Begins Marker
The marker can be seen here on the left, with the "Aquí Inicia México" (Mexico Begins Here) Monument in the distance to the right.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2019
4. The nearby "Mexico Begins Here" Monument
The featured marker is farther to the right, just off camera.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2019
5. A nearby sculpture in tribute to Chetumal's fishing industry
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 19, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
