As you enter the traditional Quechua neighborood of Santa Ana, you will find this statue honoring the traditional Quechua-speaking woman.
As you enter the traditional Quechua neighborood of Santa Ana, you will find this statue honoring the traditional Quechua-speaking woman.
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The main plaza of Barrio Santa Ana, and the Temple of Saint Ana (1569).
The main plaza of Barrio Santa Ana, and the Temple of Saint Ana (1569).
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A street in Barrio Santa Ana.
A street in Barrio Santa Ana.
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Looking across Ayacucho’s Plaza Mayor towards the Cathedral (1612).
Looking across Ayacucho’s Plaza Mayor towards the Cathedral (1612).
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The Plaza Mayor, or Central Plaza, of Ayacucho. The statue commemorates Antonio José de Sucre, the Venezuelan liberator who, once things had been wrapped up in Ecuador and in his own country, joined his fellow Venezuelan Simón Bolívar in the liberation of Peru, which he achieved at the Battle of Ayacucho nearby in 1824. (Hence the “Bi[c]entenario” at the base of the statue.)
The Plaza Mayor, or Central Plaza, of Ayacucho. The statue commemorates Antonio José de Sucre, the Venezuelan liberator who, once things had been wrapped up in Ecuador and in his own country, joined his fellow Venezuelan Simón Bolívar in the liberation of Peru, which he achieved at the Battle of Ayacucho nearby in 1824. (Hence the “Bi[c]entenario” at the base of the statue.)
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The large house dominating the left is where Simon Bolívar, Liberator of Peru, lodged during the late summer of 1824, while he was planning the battle with Spanish forces that would be commanded, and won, that December by Sucre. In the early 20th century, the same building would be the childhood residence of guitarist and composer Raúl García Zárate (see preceding photo).
The large house dominating the left is where Simon Bolívar, Liberator of Peru, lodged during the late summer of 1824, while he was planning the battle with Spanish forces that would be commanded, and won, that December by Sucre. In the early 20th century, the same building would be the childhood residence of guitarist and composer Raúl García Zárate (see preceding photo).
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The House Museum of Andrés Caceres. Caceres was president of Peru twice during the 1890s, but he is best remembered in Peru for his military leadership during the War With Chile (1879-1883). Yes despite his reorganization of the Peruvian army, and several victories in the southern Andes, the war would be a disaster for Peru, and a calamity for Peru’s ally Bolivia.
The House Museum of Andrés Caceres. Caceres was president of Peru twice during the 1890s, but he is best remembered in Peru for his military leadership during the War With Chile (1879-1883). Yes despite his reorganization of the Peruvian army, and several victories in the southern Andes, the war would be a disaster for Peru, and a calamity for Peru’s ally Bolivia.
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The church of San Francisco de Asis (1552) — St.Francis of Assisi, of course.
The church of San Francisco de Asis (1552) — St.Francis of Assisi, of course.
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The small but distinctive Temple of St. Christopher (San Cristóbal, 1540). Some of the Spanish soldiers who died in a battle between the two dueling conquistadors, Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro, may be entombed inside, but apparently this isn’t known for certain. You probably have guessed by now that Ayacucho is noted for its many surviving historic churches — 33 is the figure usually given, which I believe includes only the colonial-era ones.
The small but distinctive Temple of St. Christopher (San Cristóbal, 1540). Some of the Spanish soldiers who died in a battle between the two dueling conquistadors, Francisco Pizarro and Diego de Almagro, may be entombed inside, but apparently this isn’t known for certain. You probably have guessed by now that Ayacucho is noted for its many surviving historic churches — 33 is the figure usually given, which I believe includes only the colonial-era ones.
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A tiny church. Actually, the Chapel (Capilla) of the Señor, or Lord, of Pampa Cruz. I should have looked more closely for an informative plaque, for I would later find that the same internet that will give me ten thousand pages on Elvis in a fraction of a second, had practically nothing to offer on the date of this church. Eventually I read in the Spanish version of Wikipedia that it is “contemporary with the Temple of San Cristóbal” (preceding picture).
A tiny church. Actually, the Chapel (Capilla) of the Señor, or Lord, of Pampa Cruz. I should have looked more closely for an informative plaque, for I would later find that the same internet that will give me ten thousand pages on Elvis in a fraction of a second, had practically nothing to offer on the date of this church. Eventually I read in the Spanish version of Wikipedia that it is “contemporary with the Temple of San Cristóbal” (preceding picture).
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Looking towards the outskirts of Ayacucho, sprawling beyond the historic city.
Looking towards the outskirts of Ayacucho, sprawling beyond the historic city.
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The Museum of Memory (Museo de la Memoria), dedicated to the story of the Shining Path insurgency of the 1980s, including the government counter-insurgency; and particularly to the many victims of the violence who were drawn into the conflict against their will.
The Museum of Memory (Museo de la Memoria), dedicated to the story of the Shining Path insurgency of the 1980s, including the government counter-insurgency; and particularly to the many victims of the violence who were drawn into the conflict against their will.
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A semi-abstract sculpture in the park in front of the Museum depicts the terrors of the Shining Path years.
A semi-abstract sculpture in the park in front of the Museum depicts the terrors of the Shining Path years.
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The park in front of the Museum.
The park in front of the Museum.
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A few blocks south of the Museo del la Memoria, in the middle of a street roundabout on Jirón Garcilaso de la Vega, you’ll find this memorial to journalists who died covering the Shining Path, and the government counter-insurgency.
A few blocks south of the Museo del la Memoria, in the middle of a street roundabout on Jirón Garcilaso de la Vega, you’ll find this memorial to journalists who died covering the Shining Path, and the government counter-insurgency.
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The obelisk at the site of the Battle of Ayacucho (1824). This photo is from 2004, for I didn't make it to Quinua on this recent trip, but I have no doubt that it’s still there — after all, former President Pedro Castillo was sworn in beside it as recently as 2021.
The obelisk at the site of the Battle of Ayacucho (1824). This photo is from 2004, for I didn't make it to Quinua on this recent trip, but I have no doubt that it’s still there — after all, former President Pedro Castillo was sworn in beside it as recently as 2021.
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The plaza of Quinua, as I found it is 2004. Normally I wouldn’t have posted such an old photo, but two photos of the same plaza that I found online, one from 2016 and the other dated June 2024, seemed to show little significant change. (Note the obelisk -- see preceding photo -- in the center distance.)
The plaza of Quinua, as I found it is 2004. Normally I wouldn’t have posted such an old photo, but two photos of the same plaza that I found online, one from 2016 and the other dated June 2024, seemed to show little significant change. (Note the obelisk -- see preceding photo -- in the center distance.)
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Jirón Lima in the center of the city.
Jirón Lima in the center of the city.
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San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula
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Looking south across Tegucigalpa from a "mirador" at El Picacho Park.
Looking south across Tegucigalpa from a "mirador" at El Picacho Park.
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Another mirador at El Picacho.
Another mirador at El Picacho.
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The hotel skyline of the Colonia Palmira neighborhood.
The hotel skyline of the Colonia Palmira neighborhood.
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Jesus at El Picacho. You can spot this statue from all over Tegucigalpa.
Jesus at El Picacho. You can spot this statue from all over Tegucigalpa.
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Apart from a few impressive buildings, Tegucigalpa's historic center is not particularly historic-looking, but there is this small, quainter area a little east of the Central Plaza.
Apart from a few impressive buildings, Tegucigalpa's historic center is not particularly historic-looking, but there is this small, quainter area a little east of the Central Plaza.
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Tegucigalpa's Central Plaza.
Tegucigalpa's Central Plaza.
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A typical scene in the historic center.
A typical scene in the historic center.
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Still in the historic center: the unique Museum of National Identity is halfway down this umbrella-lined street.
Still in the historic center: the unique Museum of National Identity is halfway down this umbrella-lined street.
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The Central Plaza (officially, the "Central Park") of San Pedro Sula.
The Central Plaza (officially, the "Central Park") of San Pedro Sula.
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Looking north-east across the Central Plaza.
Looking north-east across the Central Plaza.
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The excellent Museum of Anthropology and History.
The excellent Museum of Anthropology and History.
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A bit of local pride. Whether or not San Pedro Sula really is "advancing the most," as stated, I personally thought it was doing rather well, everything considered.
A bit of local pride. Whether or not San Pedro Sula really is "advancing the most," as stated, I personally thought it was doing rather well, everything considered.
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The Guamilito Market, complete with modern parking.
The Guamilito Market, complete with modern parking.
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