Colonia Villa Gustavo A. Madero in Ciudad de México, Mexico — The Valley of Mexico (The Central Highlands)

Tepeyac Chapel

La Capilla del Cerrito

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015

1. Tepeyac Chapel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

En 1660 Cristobal de Aguirre y Teresa Pelegrina mandaron construir una pequeña capilla en este lugar, para conmemorar las tres apariciones de Ntra. Sra. a Juan Diego. Al principio del siglo XVII el P. Jose de Montufar construyo una mayor con casa de ejercicios y un pequeño panteon. La fachada de esta capilla, la Vela del Marino y la primitiva escalinata oriente fueron diseñadas por el Arq. Francisco Guerrero y Torres.
1970 Año del Encuentro Guadalupano

English translation:
In 1660 Cristóbal de Aguirre and Teresa Pelegrina ordered a small chapel to be built here to commemorate the three appearances of the Virgin Mary to Juan Diego. At the beginning of the 18th century Father José de Montufar built a larger chapel that included a spiritual retreat center and a small mortuary. The facade of this chapel, the Mariner's Sail and the primitive staircase to the east were designed by Architect Francisco Guerrero y Torres.
1970 The Year of Guadalupe

Erected 1970.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture

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• Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1660.

Location. 19° 29.164′ N, 99° 6.967′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de México. It is in Colonia Villa Gustavo A. Madero. It can be reached from Calzada de Guadalupe close to Zumarraga. The marker is to the left of the entrance to the Tepeyac Chapel at the very top of Tepeyac Hill at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ciudad de México 07050, 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 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Virgin of Guadalupe and Juan Diego (a few steps from this marker); José María Morelos y Pavón Stopped to Pray Here (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Banner of Atotonilco and the Parish of the Natives (about 120 meters away); The Parish of the Natives (about 120 meters away); Chapel of the Well (about 120 meters away); Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos (about 150 meters away); The Pilgrim's Route (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); The Pulque Customs House (approx. 4.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de México.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015

2. Tepeyac Chapel Marker

The marker is to the left of the chapel entrance in this view.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015

3. Tepeyac Chapel Marker

Interior view of the chapel. The image above the altar is a reproduction of the famous original, kept in the modern Basilica.

The Mariner's Sail (La Vela del Marino), further down the hill from the Tepeyac Chapel. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015

4. The Mariner's Sail (La Vela del Marino), further down the hill from the Tepeyac Chapel.

The eastern staircase mentioned in the marker, descending from Tepeyac Hill. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015

5. The eastern staircase mentioned in the marker, descending from Tepeyac Hill.

A commemorative fountain known as "The Offering" ("La Ofrenda") at the base of Tepeyac Hill. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, November 2, 2015

6. A commemorative fountain known as "The Offering" ("La Ofrenda") at the base of Tepeyac Hill.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,141 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 11, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.