Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Historic Center of Lagos de Moreno
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2020
1. Historic Center of Lagos de Moreno Marker
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro ha sido inscrito en la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial en virtud de la Convención para la Protección del Patrimonio Mundial Cultural y Natural.
La inscripción en esta Lista consagra el Valor Universal Excepcional del bien que representa el primer itinerario cultural terrestre trazado por los españoles en América, siendo el Centro Histórico de Lagos de Moreno uno de los 60 sitios que lo conforman.
English translation:
The Royal Inland Road
The Camino Real de Tierra Adentro has been inscribed upon the World Heritage List of the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
Inscription on the List confirms the Outstanding Universal Value of the property that represents the first terrestrial Cultural Route traced by the Spaniards in America, being the Historic Centre of Lagos de Moreno one of the 60 sites that compose it.
Erected 2010 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.
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Location. 21° 21.276′ N, 101° 55.821′ W. Marker is in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco. It is on Benito Juárez just north of Dr. Mariano Azuela, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, on the Pacific Coast, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, 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 Treaties of Lagos (a few steps from this marker); Francisco González León (within shouting distance of this marker); José Rosas Moreno (within shouting distance of this marker); Francisco Primo Verdad y Ramos (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); “He that has pigs shall tie them up, and he that doesn’t, shall not.” (about 150 meters away); The Mercedarian Fathers in Lagos de Moreno
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2020
2. Historic Center of Lagos de Moreno Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2020
3. The nearby Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Lagos de Moreno
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
