For a stay focused on local history, there are several distinct local points of interest in and near Damián Carmona. In the Colonia are the Pozo No. 02 Santiago well and the present-day temple of the Primera Iglesia Apostólica de la ciudad de San Luis Potosí. In nearby Barrio de Santiago, you’ll also find a collection of apostles, the history of the cemetery and the patronal festival. When putting these topics into context, keep Colonia and Barrio in mind as separate place names.

The well and its precise location

The Pozo No. 02 Santiago well is on Avenida de la Paz by Jardín de Santiago in Colonia Damián Carmona. The combination of street name, garden and Colonia gives a precise local reference. For orientation, the full location is more useful than the word Santiago alone, which also appears in the name of the nearby Barrio. This clearly identifies the well as being in the Colonia, while the other historical topics have their own local references in the Barrio.

The property history of the Primera Iglesia Apostólica

The church’s history links a specific property description to the present-day Colonia. In 1963, a plot measuring 20 meters wide and 28 meters deep was acquired on the corner of Juan del Jarro and Mariano Matamoros, in what was then Barrio de Santiago. Today the site is part of Colonia Damián Carmona, and the temple of the Primera Iglesia Apostólica de la ciudad de San Luis Potosí now stands on the property. The measurements describe the plot, while the references to 1963 and the temple’s present-day location mark two different points in time. The place names also reflect this historical context: when the property was acquired, it was referred to as Barrio de Santiago; today, the site is part of Colonia Damián Carmona.

Art and history in nearby Barrio de Santiago

The temple in nearby Barrio de Santiago houses a collection of twelve apostles by artist José Correa. The collection is a specific artistic point of interest for travelers who would like to include religious art alongside local history. If you’re planning a visit, check current visiting arrangements in advance.

The historic cemetery is also part of the Barrio’s history. It extended from the present-day garden to the north bank of the Río Santiago and was the largest cemetery in the city. These landmarks give an idea of its historical extent. The cemetery is a subject from the area’s past, while the collection of apostles offers a distinct artistic point of interest in the nearby Barrio.

Patronal festival and travel dates

The patronal festival in honor of Santiago Apóstol is celebrated annually in nearby Barrio de Santiago. A report from 2022 gives July 25 as the festival date and lists a fair, dances and fireworks among the events. This program information pertains to the report from that time and is not a current event calendar. If you’d like to plan your trip around the festival, check the dates and program for the relevant year. This helps distinguish the annual event from the historical and artistic topics associated with the area.

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