Toluca, Mexico State, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Los Portales de Toluca
Photographed by Anahi Sanchez, July 20, 2025
1. Los Arcos de Toluca Marker
El 6 de febrero de 1832 el C. Jose Ma González Arratia inicio la construcción de dos portales y los terminó en 1836. En febrero de 1870 Fray Buenaventura Merlin edificó 27 arcos de este portal y los concluyó en 1879. Del 16 de septiembre al 20 de noviembre de 1917 el H. Ayuntamiento Constitucional hizo los últimos 11 arcos por iniciativa del presidente municipal C. Eduardo González Pichardo cerrando la última clave el C. Gobernador del Estado General Agustin Millan
On February 6, 1832, Mr. Jose Ma. González Arratia began the construction of two arcades and completed them in 1836. In February 1870, Friar Buenaventura Merlin built 27 arches of this arcade and finished them in 1879. From September 16 to November 20, 1917, the Constitutional City Council built the last 11 arches at the initiative of the municipal president, Mr. Eduardo González Pichardo, with the final keystone being placed by the Governor of the State, General Agustín Millán.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 19°
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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 walking distance of this marker: First PRI Headquarters (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Juan B. Garza (about 180 meters away); Church of la Santa Veracruz (about 180 meters away); Temple of the Santa Veracruz (about 180 meters away); Toluca (about 180 meters away); Toluca as the Capital of the State of Mexico (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Toluca (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Toluca (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toluca.
Photographed by Luis Coto, 1850
2. 'Los Portales' (c. 1850) by Luis Coto - University Pinacotheca "Los Autonomistas"
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2026, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on January 23, 2026, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on January 24, 2026.
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