Plaza Hidalgo, Matamoros, Mexico
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 25° 52.804 W 097° 30.252
14R E 649858 N 2863256
This typical Mexican town square, fronted by Matamoros’ City Hall and Cathedral, is the center of the city. There’s a statue of Padre Miguel Hidalgo and a gazebo with a gorgeously painted ceiling.
Waymark Code: WM2MA8
Location: Mexico
Date Posted: 11/19/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 73
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Since 1800, this plaza has undergone transformations with each hurricane hitting Matamoros. The original name of the plaza was Plaza de la Constituction. It was changed to Plaza Hidalgo in 1831.
Name: Plaza Hidalgo

Street Location: Seis y Gonzalez

Local Municipality: Ciudad de Matamoros

State/Province, etc.: Tamaulipas

Country: Mexico

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: Yes.

Date Established: 1800

Picnic Facilities: Benches and concessions

Recreational Facilities:
None.

Monuments/Statues: Yes.

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Yes.

Fountains: Yes.

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: No.

Special Events: Not listed

Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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