Historic Monuments Zone of Tlacotalpan
Mexico
Date of Inscription: 1998
Criteria: (ii)(iv) State of Veracruz, Tlacotalpan Municipality N18 36 30 W95 39 30 Ref: 862 |
Brief Description
Tlacotalpan, a Spanish colonial river port on the Gulf coast of Mexico, was founded in the mid-16th century. It has preserved its original urban fabric to a remarkable degree, with wide streets, colonnaded houses in a profusion of styles and colours, and many mature trees in the public open spaces and private gardens.