Benito Juárez Original Settlements Archives

Parque Tlacoquemécatl

Ubicaci�n Adolfo Prieto s/n, Col Tlacoquemécatl del Valle, Benito Juárez, 03100 CDMX

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San Lorenzo Xochimanca Chapel

Ubicaci�n Manzanas S/N, Tlacoquemecatl del Valle, Benito Juárez, 03200 CDMX

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Nuestra Señora de la Piedad

Ubicaci�n Obrero Mundial 320, col Piedad Narvarte, Benito Juárez, 03000 CDMX

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Santa María Tepetlalzingo

Ubicaci�n Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 806, Col. Niños Héroes, Alc. Benito Juárez, 03440 CDMX

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San Simón Ticumac

Ubicaci�n Calz. San Simon 125, col San Simón, Benito Juárez, 03660 CDMX

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Santa Cruz Atoyac

Ubicaci�n Av. Cuauhtémoc 1316, Sta Cruz Atoyac, Benito Juárez, 03310 CDMX

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The Benito Juárez original settlements are some of the most central neighborhoods in the City. They're among those least known and least understood in Mexico City. Del Valle, along with many other central neighborhoods, is often thought to be "too new," too recent, or too modern to even be near its ancient predecessors.

While most of the area was lake bottom in the ancient period, it was studded with islands. The shores, one needs to imagine today, were lined with settlements, single houses, canoe docks, and even small villages.

As the colonial period advanced, the lake was gone. But these principle settlements remained. Even with Christian names appended, they recalled a history that was all too evident.

Exploring the alcaldía of Benito Juárez today means happening across these ancient original settlement. There are more than you might think.