Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico — The Pacific Coast (and Central Highlands)
Casa de La Mora
House of La Mora
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
1. House of La Mora Marker
Su origen se remontan al siglo XVI pero la mayoría de los elementos son incorporados en el siglo XVIII, es una construcción de dos niveles, lote de forma rectangular, tiene un patio principal y otro secundario en torno al cual se erigen las habitaciones sobre los portales interiores de estilo mudéjar.
Se distingue del resto de las casas por sus molduras y adornos de corte morisco. Se dice que fue mandada construir por un rico minero que quedó prendado de la hermosa hija de un comerciante judío.
Gran parte del siglo XVIII perteneció a la Familia Cassas Navarrete, destaca Thomás de Cassas Navarrete, regidor y alférez real del Ayuntamiento de Pátzcuaro.
House of La Mora
Its origin dates back to the sixteenth century but most of the elements were incorporated in the eighteenth century. It is a two-level construction on a rectangular lot. It has a main courtyard and a secondary one around which the rooms are erected on the interior portals in the Mudejar style.
It is distinguished from the rest of the houses by its moldings and
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During much of the eighteenth century it belonged to the Cassas Navarrete Family. An outstanding family member is Thomás de Cassas Navarrete, alderman and royal ensign of the City of Pátzcuaro.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era.
Location. 19° 30.792′ N, 101° 36.606′ W. Marker is in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. It is at the intersection of Portal de Hidalgo and Ponce de León, on the right when traveling south on Portal de Hidalgo. 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: Olaciregui Family House (a few steps from this marker); Silviano Carrillo Cárdenas (a few steps from this marker); Gertrudis Bocanegra (within shouting distance of this marker); Execution of Gertrudis Bocanegra (within shouting distance of this marker); Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Customs House (within shouting distance of this marker); Vasco de Quiroga Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, October 2, 2021
2. House of La Mora Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
