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

Esquisuchil

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2015

1. Esquisuchil Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Esquisuchil
Bourreria huanita (llave & lex) hemsi. Boraginaceae
Sembrado por el Santo Hermano
Pedro de Betancourt
el 19 de maro de 1657
Patrimonio cultural
Tangible e intangible de la Nacion
Acuerdo Ministerial 250-2004
La Antigua Guatemala 19 de marzo de 2006
XXV Aniversario de
Obras Sociales de Hermano Pedro
iniciadas en este lugar

English translation:
Esquisuchil
Bourreria huanita (llave & lex) hemsi. Boraginaceae
Planted by Saint Brother Peter of Betancourt
on March 19, 1657
Cultural legacy of the Nation
Ministerial Accord 250-2004
Antigua, Guatemala, March 19, 2006
XXV Anniversary of Social Works of Brother Peter
in this location.

Erected 2006.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Environment. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1657.

Location. 14° 32.717′ N, 90° 43.809′ W. Marker is in Antigua

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Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. The marker is near the esquisúchil tree, inside the Calvario Church grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hermitage of the Holy Calvary (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter Williams in Guatemala (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Catholic Church of Santa Ana (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Home of Brother Pedro (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); J. Adrian Coronado y Polanco (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Don Rafael V. Alvarez Polanco (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); First Location of Olimpia Leal Normal School (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Friar Augusto Ramírez Monasterio (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.

Regarding Esquisuchil. The tree finally fell on May 9, 2020. A new sprout from the tree was replanted.

Previous esquisuchil marker, still hanging in the tree. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2015

2. Previous esquisuchil marker, still hanging in the tree.

Esquisuchil tree and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2015

3. Esquisuchil tree and Marker

El Calvario Church in Antigua, Guatemala. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2015

4. El Calvario Church in Antigua, Guatemala.

El Calvario Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2015

5. El Calvario Church

Interior of El Calvario Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 6, 2015

6. Interior of El Calvario Church

Replacement Esquisuchil Tree image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton

7. Replacement Esquisuchil Tree

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 597 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 30, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 7. submitted on November 28, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.