La Cañada in El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
The Temple of San Pedro
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 27, 2020
1. The Temple of San Pedro Marker
La obra inició de 1741, pero debido a varias interrupciones, entre ellas la caída del arco principal, su construcción se prolonga hasta 1898, año en que se termina totalmente. Su bendición se realizó un año antes el 29 de Junio de 1897 por el Ilmo. Sr. Dr. D. Rafael S. Camacho, tercer Obispo de la Diócesis en Querétaro. En esta parroquia, en el año de 1791, se filmó parte de la película "El Payo, un hombre contra el mundo”, dirigida por Emilio Gómez Muriel y protagonizada por rel actor Jorge Rivero.
The Temple of San Pedro
Work began on this temple in 1741, but due to various interruptions, including the collapse of the main arch, its construction lasted until 1898, the year it was completely finished. It was blessed the year before on June 29, 1897 by the Honorable Rafael S. Camacho, third Bishop of the Diocese of Querétaro. In this parish in 1971, part of the movie "The Payo, A Man Against the World”, directed by Emilio Gómez Muriel and starring actor Jorge Rivero was filmed here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era
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Location. 20° 36.388′ N, 100° 19.885′ W. Marker is in La Cañada, Querétaro, in El Marqués. It is on Avenida Emiliano Zapata, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Cañada QUE 76240, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Mexico and in the Bajío. 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 Bicentennial of Mexican Independence (a few steps from this marker); La Cañada (within shouting distance of this marker); The Foundation of La Cañada (within shouting distance of this marker); El Marqués Cultural Center (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Small Church (about 150 meters away); The Escandón Bathing Pools (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The "El Capulín" Reservoir (approx.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 27, 2020
2. The Temple of San Pedro Marker
Regarding The Temple of San Pedro. The marker is obviously in error in that the movie "The Payo" was not filmed in 1791. It was filmed here in 1971 and released in 1974.
Also see . . . Jorge Rivero. Interestingly, the Wikipedia English entry for him does not mention "The Payo." (Submitted on June 27, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 27, 2020
3. The Temple of San Pedro facade
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 27, 2020
4. The Temple of San Pedro altar
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 27, 2020
5. The Temple of San Pedro seen from the north
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 27, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
