San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)
Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
The Royal Inland Road
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
1. El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Marker
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro ha sido inscrito en la Lista del Patrimonio Mundial en virtud de la Convención para la Protección del Patrimonio Mundial Cultural y Natural. La inscripción en esta Lista consagra el Valor Universal Excepcional del bien que representa el primer Itinerario Cultural terrestre trazado por los españoles en América, siendo el Centro Histórico de San Luis Potosí uno de los 60 sitios que lo conforman.
1º de Agosto de 2010
The Camino Real de Tierra Adentro has been inscribed upon the World Heritage List of the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Inscription on the List confirms the Outstanding Universal Value of the property that represents the first terrestrial Cultural Route traced by the Spaniards in America, being the Historic Centre of San Luis Potosi one of the 60 sites that compose it.
August 1, 2010
Erected 2010 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Camino Real de Tierra
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 2010.
Location. 22° 8.95′ N, 100° 58.633′ W. Marker is in San Luis Potosí. Marker can be reached from Hermenegildo Galeana just east of Avenida Independencia, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Luis Potosí 78000, Mexico. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church and Ex-Convent of San Francisco (a few steps from this marker); National Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Lady of Remedies Temple / The Third Order Temple / San Francisco Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Guerrero Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to Vicente Guerrero (within shouting distance of this marker); José Mariano Jiménez (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Aranzazú Square (about 180 meters away); First Capital of the Itinerant Government (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Potosí.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
2. El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Marker
The marker can be seen here to the left, in front of the Temple of San Francisco.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
3. El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Marker and Temple of San Francisco
The reverse of the marker can be seen here in front of the temple, a major point along the Camino Real de Tierra Adentro.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 18, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
