Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Temple and Hospital San Juan de Dios
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
1. Temple and Hospital San Juan de Dios Marker
Este conjunto de templo y hospital fue fundado por la orden de San Juan de Dios en 1672. En 1860 se decretó que los juaninos dejaran la atención del hospital, y en el siglo XX pasó a ser el Hospital Civil Dr. Gabriel García Chávez. El templo se distingue por su construcción en forma de cruz latina y su riqueza en figuras de santos en talla de madera.
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Templo y Hospital San Juan de Dios
Temple and Hospital San Juan de Dios
This set of temple and hospital was founded by the order of San Juan de Dios in 1672. In 1860 it was decreed that the juaninos leave the care of the hospital, and in the 20th century it became the Civil Hospital "Dr. Gabriel García Chávez". The temple is distinguished by its construction in the form of a Latin cross and also because of its lots of figures of Saints in wood carving.
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Location. 19° 30.744′ N, 101° 36.638′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. It is on Romero just south of Ponce de León, on the right when traveling south. 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: Old Hospital of San Juan de Dios (here, next to this marker); Olaciregui Family House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Silviano Carrillo Cárdenas (about 90 meters away); Royal Customs House (about 90 meters away); Casa de La Mora (about 90 meters away); Gertrudis Bocanegra (about 120 meters away); Execution of Gertrudis Bocanegra (about 150 meters away); Town Hall (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pátzcuaro.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
2. Temple and Hospital San Juan de Dios Marker English text
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
3. Temple and Hospital San Juan de Dios Marker
The marker is to the left of the main entrance to the old hospital.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
