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

Chetumal Culture

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2019

1. Chetumal Culture Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Chetumal Cultura

Museo del Faro
Considerado uno de los monumentos históricos de Chetumal, el Faro se encuentra en un tramo del Boulevard Bahía y fue construido en la década de los 30 bajo la dirección de Don Federico R. Alcérreca.

Centro Estatal de Bellas Artes
El sitio imparte clases como pintura, escultura, y danza. Es el punto de reunión de la comunidad artística de Chetumal que regularmente presenta exposiciones culturales.

Concha Acústica
Pequeño parte ubicado sobre el Boulevard Bahia que forma un escenario en forma de concha en donde regularmente se presentan exposiciones de danza folklórica y recitales.

English:
Chetumal Culture

Museo del Faro (The Lighthouse Museum)
Considered one of the historical monuments of Chetumal, this imposing lighthouse is located along the Boulevard Bahía and it was built in the 30's under guidance of Don Federico R. Alcérreca.

Centro Estatal de Bellas Artes (The State Center for Fine Arts)
Painting, sculpture and dance clases are taught here. This is the meeting point for the artistic community of Chetumal and it regularly houses cultural exhibitions.

Concha Acústica (The Bandstand)
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picturesque park located on the Bahía Boulevard that has an acoustical shell that serves as stage for exhibitions of folklore dances and shows.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list.

Location. 18° 29.734′ N, 88° 17.11′ W. Marker is in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, in Othón P. Blanco. It is on Boulevard Bahía just north of Heróico Colegio Militar, on the right when traveling north. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Theater of the City and the Constitution of Quintana Roo

Chetumal Culture Marker English text image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2019

2. Chetumal Culture Marker English text

(approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Quintana Roo, from Territory to State (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Casa de la Crónica (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Chetumal (approx. one kilometer away); Chetumal - Where Mexico Begins (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); The Force of Hurricane Janet (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Avenida 5 de Mayo No. 29 (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Avenida 5 de Mayo No. 23 (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chetumal.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 30, 2019

3. Chetumal Culture Marker

The 1930s lighthouse mentioned in the marker text can be seen to the left in this view of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.