San Francisco Tlaltenco, Indigenous town in Tláhuac, Mexico.
Located on the eastern edge of Mexico City, San Francisco Tlaltenco extends along the southern part of Sierra de Santa Catarina mountain range.
The settlement dates back to 1435, with Spanish missionaries Francisco de Soto and Francisco Jiménez establishing a new foundation in 1525.
The San Francisco de Asís Church, constructed between 1547 and 1549, stands as the central religious structure of the community.
Local markets provide fresh produce, traditional foods, and handmade goods, serving as primary shopping destinations for the 42,165 residents.
The Sociedad Benito Juárez parade group, founded in 1920, originated to support returning soldiers from the Mexican Revolution.
GPS coordinates: 19.29280,-99.01510
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:48
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