Lavaderos de Almoloya, Public washing place in Puebla City, Mexico
The Lavaderos de Almoloya features 90 stone washing stations arranged around a central water fountain in a colonial-era structure near San Francisco River.
Built in 1704, these public washing facilities served local residents for over 200 years until the San Francisco River was channeled in the early 20th century.
Women gathered at these washing stations daily, making it a central meeting point where information circulated among the residents of colonial Puebla.
Visitors can access the restored washing stations from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with guided tours explaining the washing techniques used in colonial times.
The facility includes underground tunnels that connected to the San Francisco Convent and were part of the colonial water distribution system.
Location: Puebla City
GPS coordinates: 19.04575,-98.18915
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:33
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