Ex-Hacienda de Atenco in Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Hacienda de la Purísima Concepción de Atenco
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2022
1. Hacienda de la Purísima Concepción de Atenco Marker
Desde tiempos de la dominación española, esta ha sido una de las haciendas más importantes de las que se dedicaron a la ganaderia especializándose en la cría de toros de lidia.
Fue fundada en 1528, después de que el propio Hernan Cortés diera en encomienda los terrenos que rodean el poblado de Calimaya a su primo, Juan Gutiérrez Altamirano, quien formó así la hacienda. Algunas versiones dicen que por orden del virey Luis de Velasco, se trajeron doce pares de toros vacas desde la región de Navarra, norte de España, para formar un pie de crix de ganado de lidia. Los animale se importaron de España vía las Antillas y se ambientaron rápidamente al clima y pastos del valle de Toluca, lo que dio como resultado magníficos ejemplares, que dieron riqueza y renombre a la hacienda por varios siglos.
La hacienda permaneció en poder de los condes de Calimaya y sus descendientes por más de trescientos cincuenta años, hasta que fue vendida a Rafael Barbabosa Arzate en 1878. Fue entonces que los toros de lidia de la hacienda vieron su mejor época, proveyendo de ejemplares
this page online
En la capilla de la hacienda se venera a la Virgen de la Concepción de Atenco, que tiene como distinción el uso de los colores azul y blanco, mismos que identificaron a la hacienda durante toda su historia.
Hacienda de la Purísima Concepción de Atenco
From the times of the Spanish rule, this has been one of the most important haciendas that were dedicated to livestock, specializing in breeding fighting bulls.
It was founded in 1528, after Hernán Cortés himself entrusted the land surrounding the village of Calimaya to his cousin, Juan Gutiérrez Altamirano, who built the hacienda. Some versions say that, by order of the Viceroy Luis de Velasco, twelve pairs of bulls and cows were brought from the region of Navarra, northern Spain, to form a breeding herd of fighting bulls. The animals were imported from Spain via the Antilles and rapidly adapted to the climate and pastures of the Toluca Valley, which resulted in magnificent specimens, giving wealth and fame to the hacienda for several centuries.
The hacienda remained in the possession of the counts of Calimaya and their descendants for three hundred and fifty years until it was sold to Rafael Barbabosa Arzate in 1878. It was then that the bulls from the ranch saw their best time, providing
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2022
2. Hacienda de la Purísima Concepción de Atenco Marker English text
In the chapel of the hacienda the Virgen de la Concepcion de Atenco is worshiped, it has distinguishing colors blue and white, the same colors have identified the hacienda throughout its history.
Erected by Gobierno del Estado de México.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Colonial Era • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1528.
Location. 19° 11.105′ N, 99° 30.746′ W. Marker is in Ex-Hacienda de Atenco, Estado de Mexico (Mexico State), in Santiago Tianguistenco. It is on Route 44 just east of 15 de Septiembre, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ex-Hacienda de Atenco MEX 52645, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Foundation of Lerma (approx. 11.2 kilometers away); Zanbatha, the Museum of the Valle de la Luna (approx. 11.3 kilometers away); El Paseo de la Agricultura (approx. 12 kilometers away); Former Franciscan Convent of San Juan Bautista de Metepec (approx. 12 kilometers away); St. John the Baptist Church (approx. 12.1 kilometers away); The Chapel of the Virgin of Sorrows
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 4, 2022
3. Hacienda de la Purísima Concepción de Atenco and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 3,598 times since then and 232 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
