HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsPlaza de la Paz
Chiapas · Mexico
En la gran plaza del pueblo tienen lugar los eventos más importantes, como el mercado, las elecciones, las reuniones políticas y las ceremonias religiosas. Al fondo de la plaza está el templo, precedido por un enorme atrio. La iglesia es sobria, con un gran portón entablerado que sólo se abre por completo en la fiesta de San Juan. Todo está vigilado por los “mayoles” o policías, que portan un “chuck” –cotón de lana gruesa blanco y un marro de madera dura como el fierro. A los visitantes les está prohibido tomar fotografías. El acceso al interior de la iglesia está regulado y se debe pagar una cuota para entrar.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Plaza de la Paz - San Cristobal
Welcome to the Plaza de la Paz, the definitive architectural and sociopolitical epicenter of San Cristobal de las Casas. Standing in this expansive, open square, you are positioned at the exact historical crosshairs of colonial…
Listen in the app2The Cathedral of San Cristobal
Commanding the northern edge of the plaza is the Cathedral of San Cristobal Mártir. The visual impact of its facade is striking, defined by a vibrant, almost mustard-yellow hue punctuated by intricate white stucco detailing and…
Listen in the app3The Cross of the Plaza
Situated prominently within the plaza is a large, imposing stone cross. While it currently functions as a convenient, highly visible rendezvous point—specifically for the popular, free walking tours that disperse eager groups of…
Listen in the app4The MUSAC and the Zapatista Legacy
Directing our attention to the stately neoclassical edifice of the Museum of San Cristobal, commonly known as MUSAC, we confront the most dramatic modern chapter of this plaza's history. While today it houses quiet, curated…
Listen in the app5The Eight O'Clock Transformation
A fascinating sociological phenomenon occurs in the Plaza de la Paz as daylight fades. Precisely at eight o'clock in the evening, the spatial dynamics of the plaza undergo a radical transformation. …
Listen in the app6The Andador Eclesiástico
Flowing northward from the plaza is the Andador Eclesiástico, the 'Ecclesiastical Walkway.' This pedestrian thoroughfare derives its name from the high concentration of religious architecture it connects, yet today, its…
Listen in the app7The Market of Sweets
Our final point of analysis in the vicinity of the plaza brings us to a specific culinary institution: the Mercado de Dulces, or the Market of Sweets. Navigating this covered market requires a bit of determination, as the outer…
Listen in the app8Plaza de la Paz - San Cristobal
As we conclude our detailed analysis of the Plaza de la Paz and its immediate environs, we must synthesize the conflicting narratives that coexist within this relatively small geographic space. We have stood at the literal…
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What is Plaza de la Paz?
Plaza de la Paz is a place in Chiapas · Mexico with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Chiapas · Mexico |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 16.7484, -93.0850 |
| Last updated |