UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historic Monuments Zone of Tlacotalpan

Historic Monuments Zone of Tlacotalpan is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico, inscribed in 1998.

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

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.

Country
Mexico
Region
North America
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1998
UNESCO reference
862
Area
75 ha

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