Colonial fountain La Pila, Colonial fountain in Chiapa de Corzo central square, Mexico.

La Pila is a brick fountain built in 1562 in the main square of Chiapa de Corzo. It has an octagonal plan with eight arches, a segmented dome, and a cylindrical tower used at times as a watchtower. The brickwork includes some stones cut in a diamond pattern.

Dominican friar Rodrigo de León built this fountain in 1562 as a combination of different architectural styles. The structure blends Islamic, Renaissance, and Gothic design influences.

According to chronicler Antonio de Remesal, when water first rose through the fountain in 1562, elderly Chiapanecs knelt and struck their chests, taking it for a divine sign. The name Napooma was given to an earlier spring on the site, meaning the noria or artesian well, and the fountain kept its role as the town's water source and meeting point.

The fountain is located in the central square of Chiapa de Corzo and can be easily accessed. Visitors can view and photograph the colonial details from all sides.

The structure displays diamond-shaped bricks in its construction, showing particular craftsmanship. A watchtower was integrated into the design and provided protection against potential attacks.