Zona Sin Asignación de Nombre de Colonia in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Alfredo Maillefert
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2021
1. Alfredo Maillefert Marker
Nacio en Taretan Mich. el 28 de junio de 1889 se le considera como uno de los escritores mas distinguidos del estado pues en sus obras traza los caudros de la provincia michoacana y dibuja sus cosas con una naturalidad admirable.
Dentro de su composición literaria es muy amplia destaca Laudanza de Michoacan, Morelia, Patzcuaro, Uruapan, Ancla en el Tiempo, Gentes y Paisjaes, Los Libros que Lei, Una Historia que Contar y Velero Romantico. Fallecio en la Ciudad de Mexico el 12 de agosto de 1941
Alfredo Maillefert
Born in Taretan, Michoacán on June 28, 1889, he is considered one of the most distinguished writers of the state because of the imagery of his works about the Michoacán province and how he paints it with an admirable naturalness.
Within the broad literary scope of his works, some highlights include Laudanza de Michoacan, de Morelia, Patzcuaro, Uruapan, Anchor in Time, People and Countries, The Books I Read, A Story to Tell and A Romantic Sail. He died in Mexico City on August 12, 1941.
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Location. 19° 41.057′ N, 101° 10.888′ W. Marker is in Morelia, Michoacán. It is in Zona Sin Asignación de Nombre de Colonia. It is on Alejandro Volta just west of Calzada Ventura Puente, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morelia MIC 58070, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Western Mexico, in the Bajío, and on the Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, specifically in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in 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: Eduardo Ruiz (a few steps from this marker); Esther Tapia de Castellanos (a few steps from this marker); Manuel Sánchez de Tagle (within shouting distance of this marker); Manuel Pérez Coronado (within shouting distance of this marker); Miguel Bernal Jiménez (within shouting distance of this marker); Friar José Manuel Martínez de Navarrete (within shouting distance of this marker); Rubén C. Navarro (within shouting distance of this marker); Diego José Abad (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morelia.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2021
2. Alfredo Maillefert Marker and Bust
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 1, 2021
3. An Alfredo Maillefert quote in stone
Tan facil como es abrir un libro de viajes y leer unas páginas en la quietud de la casa, es:…hacer un viaje a Michoacán…Alfredo Maillefert (As easy as opening a travel book and reading a few pages in the silence of your home…that is a trip to Michoacán.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
