Patzicia, Chimaltenango, Guatemala — Central America
The Act of Patzicia
El Acta de Patzicia
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2016
1. The Act of Patzicia Marker
El Gral. Justo Rufino Barrios firma el Acta de Patzicia - 3 de junio de 1871
General Justo Rufino Barrios signs the Act of Patzicia - June 3, 1871
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is June 3, 1871.
Location. 14° 37.818′ N, 90° 55.658′ W. Memorial is in Patzicia, Chimaltenango. It can be reached from 1a Calle close to 2a Avenida. The marker and monument are in the central park of Patzicia, Chimaltenango. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Patzicia, Chimaltenango 04009, 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 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Primer Centenario de Miguel Garcia Granados (a few steps from this marker); Memorial to the Fallen and Missing of the Community of December 29 (approx. 5.8
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Regarding The Act of Patzicia. Liberal forces under Generals Barrios and Garcia Granados arrived from Mexico and other battles to Patzicia, very close to the Guatemalan capital of Guatemala City on June 3, 1871. They wrote a declaration, known as the Act of Patzicia, which declared that the Conservative government of Cerna was invalid. They soon moved on to San Lucas Sacatepιquez, the last battleground of the Liberal invasiσn of 1871.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2016
2. The Act of Patzicia Marker
Sculptor, R. Galeotti Torres, 1971 (The 100th Anniversary of the Act of Patzicia).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2016
3. Detail of The Act of Patzicia Marker
Miguel Garcia Granados is standing over the right shoulder of General Justo Rufino Barrios. Note the people attempting to witness the events through the window on the left of the sculpture. Interestingly, the Act of Patzicia was buried soon after its publication and was not discovered until 1960. The remains of the Act are now kept in the Guatemalan National Archives.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2016
4. The Act of Patzicia Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 14, 2016
5. Monuments near the Act of Patzicia Marker
Near the marker are a bust of Justo Rufino Barrios and a monument to the new baktun (Mayan calendar cycle equal to about 394 solar years) that started on December 12, 2012.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 773 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 18, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on June 19, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
