Colonia Vallejo in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)
The Pilgrim's Route
La Ruta del Peregrino
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2019
1. The Pilgrim's Route Marker
Esta calzada fue construida en 1786 y se convirtió en el camino de acceso de los virreyes ya que en esa época era el camino de entrada de los viajeros de Veracruz a la Ciudad de Mexico y hoy es la principal ruta de acceso desde la ciudad a la Villa de Guadalupe y uno de los caminos mas importantes para los peregrinos
The Pilgrim's Route
This road was built in 1786 and became the access road for the viceroys since at that time it was the entry way for travelers from Veracruz to Mexico City. Today it is the main path from the city to the Villa de Guadalupe and one of the most important roads for pilgrims
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1786.
Location. 19° 27.694′ N, 99° 7.578′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Vallejo. It is at the intersection of Calzada de Guadalupe and Avenida Río Consulado, in the median on Calzada de Guadalupe
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and the Aztec Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Pulque Customs House (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Tequipeuhcan (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); The Reign of Cuauhtemoctzin (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Tlatelolco (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); The Tecpan throughout time (approx. 1.5 kilometers away); The Small Area of Tlatelolco (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Tlatelolco Massacre of October 2, 1968 (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Momoztli: a neighborhood altar (approx. 1.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.
Other markers no longer nearby. Ignacio Manuel Altamirano (was approx. 1.2 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Santos Degollado (was approx. 1.3 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Francisco Leyva (was approx. 1.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); José Diego Fernández (was approx. 1.4 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); José María Iglesias (was approx. 1.5 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing); Vicente Riva Palacio (was approx. 1.5 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 15, 2019
2. The Pilgrim's Route Marker
The marker can be seen in the median of the Calzada de Guadalupe, the main route to the Villa de Guadalupe and its famous basilica. The road is pedestrian-only on Sundays.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
