Ixtlahuaca in Ixtlahuaca de Rayón, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Mazahua Cathedral

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 25, 2021

1. Mazahua Cathedral Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Esta parroquia de excelente fachada barroca ha sido llamada por los críticos del arte la Catedral Mazahua, es la mejor construcción de toda la Provincia de Mazahuacán.
Patrimonio Cultural del Edo. de México, 1977.

English translation:
This parish church with its excellent Baroque façade has been called by art critics the Mazahua Cathedral. It is the best construction in the entire Province of Mazahuacán.
Cultural Heritage of the State of Mexico, 1977.

Erected 1977 by Patrimonio Cultural del Estado de México.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1977.

Location. 19° 34.195′ N, 99° 46.085′ W. Marker is in Ixtlahuaca, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State), in Ixtlahuaca de Rayón. It is at the intersection of Avenida de la Mujer and Avenida Morelos, on the right when traveling north on Avenida de la Mujer. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ixtlahuaca MEX 50740, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in Central Mexico

and specifically in Mexico City Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

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: Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in Ixtlahuaca (here, next to this marker); Excommunication of Miguel Hidalgo (a few steps from this marker); Ixtlahuaca de Rayón (within shouting distance of this marker); Dolores Mancilla de Flores (within shouting distance of this marker); Donaciano Morales (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miguel Hidalgo in Ixtlahuaca (about 120 meters away); General Francisco López Rayón (about 120 meters away); Francisco López Rayón (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ixtlahuaca.

Mazahua Cathedral and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 25, 2021

2. Mazahua Cathedral and Marker

The marker is to the left of the church's facade and main entryway.

The Baroque facade of the Mazahua Cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 25, 2021

3. The Baroque facade of the Mazahua Cathedral

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 29, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.