Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Calle Ponce de Léon
Ruta Don Vasco
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
1. Calle Ponce de Léon Marker
Recorre los pasos del misionero humanista Don Vasco de Quiroga, vive las tradiciones purepechas fundidas en su gastronomía, artes y oficios, extendidos en las entrañas de Michoacán.
Usted se ubica en la Calle Ponce de León, una calle emblemática y con gran significado cultural, pues hace honor al comisario del Santo Oficio en la ciudad de Pátzcuaro en épocas virreinales. Sobre el camino puede apreciarse la Plaza de San Francisco entre pintorescas fachadas hasta su llegada a los portales.
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Calle Ponce de León
Walk in the footsteps of the humanist missionary Vasco de Quiroga, living the purépecha traditions fused in its gastronomy, arts and crafts, spread throughout the hidden spots of Michoacán.
You are located on Calle Ponce de León, an emblematic street with great cultural significance, as it honors the commissioner of the Holy Office in the city of Pátzcuaro in viceregal times. Along the way you can see the Plaza de San Francisco with picturesque facades interspersed
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas • Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 19° 30.809′ N, 101° 36.713′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. It is at the intersection of Calle Juan José Codallos and Ponce de León, on the left when traveling south on Calle Juan José Codallos. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pátzcuaro MIC 61600, 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: López Family House and "The Gulf of Mexico" Store (a few steps from this marker); Templo del Hospitalito / Templo de San Francisco (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of the Province of Michoacán (within shouting distance of this marker); Señor Crucificado del Tercer Orden (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Customs House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Old Hospital of San Juan de Dios (about 180 meters away); Temple and Hospital San Juan de Dios (about 180 meters away); Olaciregui Family House (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pátzcuaro.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
2. Calle Ponce de Léon Marker Reverse
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
3. Calle Ponce de Léon Marker
The Plaza de San Francisco can be seen in the background of this view.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
4. Calle Ponce de Léon Marker
The Plaza San Francisco can be seen towards the left in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 9, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
