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Paseo por Mexico Morelos Bridge in Zapotitlan de Mendez

Morelos Bridge in Zapotitlan de Mendez

Zapotitlán de Méndez, Puebla

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The Morelos Bridge, a modern, civil type, monumental civil work from the end of the 19th century. It was built to cross the Zempoala River. It is approximately 95 metres long and is structured on three arches on slender square pillars. It can be seen in the construction technique based on river stone.

Municipality

Zapotitlán de Méndez is a municipality in the state of Puebla, its name means "among the zapotes" and it has several historical monuments such as the parish church dedicated to the Virgin of the Nativity, the Morelos Bridge from the late 19th century, and the bell tower outside the church from the 16th century. The Municipal Palace dates back to the 19th century, and the patron saint festival is celebrated on September 8 in honor of the Virgin of the Nativity. For ecotourism, there are the "Grutas Karmidas" (Karmidas Caves). These natural wonders are quite popular and worth visiting. Stones with engravings of the Aztec calendar, the origin of which is unknown, were also found in different parts of Zapotitlán.

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