All about Parque a la Maternidad in Mérida, Mexico
Updated: October 24, 2024
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The Parque a la Maternidad is right in the historic center next to the church Iglesia de Jesus and José Peón Contreras Theater. Parque a la Maternidad in Mérida, Mexico is about 1.6km away from Casa Loltún. It is located in the city center of Mérida. You walk a bit longer, but you can easily get there on foot.
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Address:
Parque a la Maternidad, Calle 60, Parque Santa Lucia, Centro, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexiko
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Parks and Churches
Phone:
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Distance:
1.6km from Casa Loltún
Travel Time:
Within the city
Admission:
No entry fee
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Opening Hours:
• Monday: Open 24 hours
• Tuesday: Open 24 hours
• Wednesday: Open 24 hours
• Thursday: Open 24 hours
• Friday: Open 24 hours
• Saturday: Open 24 hours
• Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Parque a la Maternidad
The real name of the park next the church Iglesia de Jesus is actually Morelos Park. But everyone knows the small park only under the name Parque a la Maternidad or Parque de la Madre (in English Mother's Park).
The reason is quickly found: There is a sculpture in the middle of the park as a monument to motherhood. The statue, made of light marble (dated October 12, 1928), is a replica of the original work by sculptor André Lenoir, which is in Paris.
The Parque a la Maternidad is right in the historic center between the church Iglesia de Jesus and the José Peón Contreras Theater. There are a few large trees and, as everywhere, some park benches, but it is really only a very small square.
Across the block is the Palacio de la Música and the Plaza Grande is also just one block south. The small Parque Hildalgo can be found a few meters on the opposite side of the church.
Monument to motherhood
The work was donated to the city by the Liga de Acción Social, a over one hundred year old Yucatecan non-profit cultural and social association founded at the beginning of the 20th century.
Mother's Day in Mexico is very important in Mexico and, unlike many other countries, Mexico has a fixed day on which Mother's Day is celebrated. This is May 10th every year.
On this day, a festival is held in the park in honor of mothers, which was created by the founder of the Liga de Acción Social, Mr. Gonzalo Cámara Zavala.
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