San Marcos, Guatemala

The 150th Anniversary of San Marcos Department

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 14, 2016

1. The 150th Anniversary of San Marcos Department Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Candachuchex, Tierra de FríoSan Marcos, departamento occidental, puerta de entrada a Centro América, cuna de ilustres artistas, magnos poetas, célebres autores, prestigiosos creadores, cuna del reformador, valle de tradición, tierra de colosos bañada por el majestuoso Pacifico, bendito departamento de alcurnia.

En evocación y memoria del 150 aniversario de creación del departamento de San Marcos.

Cirilo Gabriel López López, Alcalde Municipal · Sara Lisbeth Barrios Angel, Sindico 1 · Esaú Gregorio Ajtún Juárez, Sindo II · Adán Emilio López Soto, Consejal I · Luis Fernando de León Herrera, Concejal II · Héctor Alejandro González Barrios, Concejal III · Francisco Alexander Gómez Velázquez, Concejal IV · Rodolfo Raquel Carredano Romero, Concejal V · Roberto Eduardo Cancinos Godínez, Secretario Municipal

San Marcos, 8 de mayo de 2016

English translation:
Candachuchex, “The Cold Lands”
San Marcos, a department of the west, the gateway to Central America, birthplace of famous artists, great poets, famous authors, prestigious designers,

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 29, 2018

2. The 150th Anniversary of San Marcos Department Marker

The marker has been moved about 20 meters south onto the facade of a small utility building.

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birthplace of The Reformer, a valley of traditions, a land of giant mountains bathed by the majestic Pacific Ocean, a department blessed by its heritage.

In evocation and memory of the 150th anniversary of the creation of the department of San Marcos.

Names of Municipal authorities

San Marcos, May 8, 2016

Erected 2016 by Municipalidad de San Marcos.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1866.

Location. 14° 57.923′ N, 91° 47.241′ W. Marker is in San Marcos. Marker can be reached from Calzada Justo Rufino Barrios, on the right when traveling west. The marker is directly in front of the Municipal Headquarters for San Marcos, San Marcos, Guatemala. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Marcos 12001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Justo Rufino Barrios (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Adolfo V. Hall R. (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Carlos Castillos Armas (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Cross of the Pregón and the Pa'ach Ceremony (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); General Miguel Garcia Granados (approx. half a kilometer away); Bishop Álvaro Leonel Ramazzini Imeri (approx. one kilometer away); Rigoberta Menchú

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 14, 2016

3. The 150th Anniversary of San Marcos Department Marker

The reverse of the marker is in the foreground, with the eccentric Municipal Headquarters for San Marcos in the background. The elaborate sculptures of the facade were designed by Rodolfo Galeotti with Mayan and Aztec themes. The architect of the building was Carlos Malau.

(approx. one kilometer away); Guty Enrique Alvarado Vásquez (approx. 1.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.

The Municipal Headquarters for San Marcos image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 1, 2001

4. The Municipal Headquarters for San Marcos

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 2. submitted on January 20, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on October 20, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on June 24, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.