La Pila fountain, Chiapa de Corzo

Name: La Pila fountain
Address: Chiapa de Corzo, Mexico

#2 among attractions in Chiapa de Corzo

Hispanic colonial architecture, Fountain

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The La Pila fountain is a fountain located in the square of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas. It was constructed in 1562 in Moorish style, made of brick in the form of a diamond. The structure is attributed to Dominican brother Rodrigo de León. It measures fifty two meters in circumference and twelve meters in height. It has eight arches and a cylindrical tower which occasionally functioned as a watchtower. ()

Local name: La Pila Coordinates: 16°42'30"N, 93°1'1"W

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Chiapa de Corzo Mexico

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Day trips

La Pila fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery, ZooMat, Estadio Samuel León Brindis, Estadio Víctor Manuel Reyna.

~810 ftSW
History museum, Hispanic colonial architecture, Museum
Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery, Chiapa de Corzo
4 min walk • The former monastery of Santo Domingo/Museo de la Laca is located in the city of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico. The monastery with its church was built in the 16th century, with the monastery secularized later. The church retains its original function.
5.3 miW
Long-running zoo with native animals
ZooMat, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
135 min walk • The Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro is a Mexican zoo located in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. It was founded in 1942 as Zoológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez. It was renamed after its director Miguel Alvarez del Toro and relocated in 1981. Currently, it is located in a nature reserve known as El Zapotal.
6.2 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Estadio Samuel León Brindis, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
159 min walk • The Estadio Samuel León Brindis is a stadium in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, used primarily for American football.
6.5 miNW
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Estadio Víctor Manuel Reyna, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
165 min walk • The Estadio Víctor Manuel Reyna is a football stadium located in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, México. This facility has a capacity of 29,001 seats and was built in 2003. This sport facility is used mostly for football matches and is currently the home stadium for Cafetaleros de Chiapas.
5.6 miNW
16°45'3"N • 93°5'23"W
Las Palmas, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
144 min walk • Bridge
5.2 miNW
Convention center, Sport, Sport venue
Polyforum Chiapas, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
133 min walk • The Centro de Convenciones y Polyforum Chiapas, also known as Poliforum Mesoamericano, is a 3,875-seat indoor arena located in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico. It was built in 1994. It is used for concerts, basketball, lucha libre, conventions and other special events. The Polyforum contains 41,170 square feet of total space.