Son of the Tree of the Night of Sorrows
Hijo del árbol de la Noche Triste
A sapling of the legendary tree where conquistador Hernán Cortés sat and wept after an Aztec uprising.

📜 Moctezuma cypress tree in Dolores Hidalgo's main plaza, a descendent of the historic 'Tree of the Night of Sorrows'.
🔍 Planted in 1921, it symbolizes Mexican cultural heritage.

Why Go

🌳 See a venerable tree with deep historical roots
🗿 View a bronze statue of Hernán Cortés
🇲🇽 Explore Mexican history and folklore
📍 Located in the cradle of Mexican independence

Why Avoid

⚔️ Statue vandalized, may not inspire reverence

Tips

🅿️ Free and accessible 24/7
📍 Find it in Plaza del Grande Hidalgo

Cost

💰 Free to see.

Hours

🕒 Accessible 24/7.

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