The name of this Zone of Historical Monuments was established in honor of Friar Bartolomé de las Casas, first bishop of the city, anti-slavery crusader and founder of hospitals and various institutions that promoted his humanist ideas.

The oldest city in Chiapas, the cradle of independence in that state and birthplace of Belisario Domínguez, who opposed the usurping government of Victoriano Huerta during the Mexican Revolution. Its colonial architecture, its Santo Domingo monastery and its San Caralampio festival give the city its own unique stamp.

Towns in the Bajío region located on the old silver road that played a significant role in the beginning of the struggle for the Independence of Mexico. The mural paintings of the Shrine of Atotonilco, the neo-Gothic Cathedral of San Miguel de Allende and the Baroque architecture of both sites constitute their distinctive hallmark.

This is the place where Emiliano Zapata, in the company of the members of the Liberation Army of the South, signed the Plan of Ayala, a document in which the ideals of the agrarian struggle of the Mexican Revolution are expressed.

During the French Intervention Acuitzio del Canje was the place where an exchange of Belgian and French prisoners for Mexicans took place. Today it is a town that is distinguished by its old church and its traditional patron saint celebrations in honor of San Nicolás Tolentino, held during the first days of September.

City of pink stone laid out around its Cathedral. It preserves the layout of the 16th century, a character marked by its 17th-century monasteries, and an imposing aqueduct from the 18th century. It bears in its name the pride of having been the birthplace of José María Morelos y Pavón, one of the leaders of the independence movement in Mexico.

An iconic site in the history of the Independence of Mexico where José María Morelos y Pavón defeated the Spanish royalist troops with the support of the inhabitants of the city. Its hydraulic infrastructure and sugar estates are a reminder of the economic importance of the region.

Known as “the white town of America” for the characteristic color of its houses. The town is home to neoclassical buildings, such as the Parish Church of San Miguel, who is also the patron saint of the town. It is the imaginary place where the novel Pedro Paramo by Juan Rulfo takes place.

Located in the mountains of Veracruz, Coatepec was an important point on the old road to Mexico City. Its architecture reflects the fusion of pre-Hispanic and colonial traditions. Notable religious buildings were built in the 17th century. Its climate is conducive to planting different species of fruit trees, and the area is renowned for the production of coffee.

Viceregal city near the Sumidero Canyon. It is noted for its fountain, known as “La Pila,” located in the center of the main square. Built in a Mudejar style, its beautiful arches and brick-red color make this monument a symbol of the city.