Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
Monument to José Martí
Este monumento cuyo autor es el escultor Poube, fue donado por el Afejismo (organización masónica cubana), e instalado en el Bosque el 28 de enero de 1953, como símbolo de los vínculos establecidos entre Cuba y México durante los últimos 50 años.
En el monumento se señalan las fechas conmemorativas del nacimiento y la muerte de José Martí.
Monument to José Martí
This monument, whose author was the sculptor Poube, was donated by the Afejismo (Cuban Masonic organization), and installed in the Chapultepec Forest on January 28, 1953, as a symbol of the links established between Cuba and Mexico during the last 50 years.
The monument marks the commemorative dates of the birth and death of José Martí.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1953.
Location. 19° 24.936′ N, 99° 11.271′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Bosque de Chapultepec I Sección. Marker is on Avenida Quebrada just north of Avenida Constituyentes, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 11100, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ahuehuetes of Chapultepec (about 240 meters away, measured in a direct line); King Nezahualcóyotl's Causeway (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Mexican Presidential Residence Miguel Alemán (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Ahuehuetes of Chapultepec (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Canadian Totem (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Fallen Mexican Officers of the Battle of Molino del Rey (approx. half a kilometer away); Captains Gustavo Garmendia and Federico Montes (approx. half a kilometer away); 12-pounder Napoleon Cannon (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
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