Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)

Manuel Benítez

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2015

1. Manuel Benítez Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Homenaje de gratitud
al altruista presbitero señor
Don Manuel Benitez
fundador del colegio
La Educacion C.C.L.A. en el
XXV aniversario de su fundacion
sus ex alumnos
Antigua G. 1° de mayo
1922 · 1947

English translation:
A tribute of gratitude
to the generous priest
Manuel Benítez
founder of the school
La Educación C.C.L.A.
on its 25th anniversary
from its alumni
Antigua Guatemala, May 1
1922 · 1947

Erected 1947 by Alumnos de La Educación C.C.L.A.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1922.

Location. 14° 33.323′ N, 90° 43.968′ W. Marker is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. It is on 3a Calle Oriente close to 3a Avenida Norte, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

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

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Francisco Marroquín and the San Pedro Hospital (within shouting distance of this

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marker); First Rector and Graduate of the University of San Carlos (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The University of San Carlos (about 120 meters away); Pedro Cortés y Larraz (about 120 meters away); Palace of the Captaincy General (about 120 meters away); The Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (about 120 meters away); Notable Burials at the Cathedral of Santiago de Guatemala (about 150 meters away); Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, December 20, 2015

2. Manuel Benítez Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 585 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.