Angela Peralta Theater, Mazatlan
The Angela Peralta Theater is one of Mexico鈥檚 most beautiful and culturally significant performance venues. Originally named Teatro Rubio, it was designed by engineer Andr茅s Librado Tapia and constructed between 1869 and 1874 during the Porfirian era. After undergoing renovations, it was officially inaugurated in 1881 and eventually renamed in honor of renowned Mexican soprano 脕ngela Peralta, who tragically died nearby in 1883. Although there is no record of her performing in the theater, it鈥檚 believed she may have rehearsed there, making the dedication a symbolic tribute to her legacy.
Throughout the decades, the theater experienced several transformations. It was converted into a cinema during World War II and later used for local festivities, such as Carnival. However, it fell into disuse and disrepair, especially after Hurricane Olivia in 1975 severely damaged its structure, including the wooden roof and cast iron balconies. It wasn鈥檛 until 1987 that restoration efforts, led by architect Juan Jos茅 Le贸n Loya, revived the historic venue. This restoration culminated in its third grand reopening on October 23, 1992.
Declared a National Historical Heritage site in 1990, the 脕ngela Peralta Theater today stands as a premier venue for the performing arts. It regularly hosts national and international cultural events, reaffirming its status as a treasured symbol of Mazatl谩n鈥檚 artistic heritage.
Throughout the decades, the theater experienced several transformations. It was converted into a cinema during World War II and later used for local festivities, such as Carnival. However, it fell into disuse and disrepair, especially after Hurricane Olivia in 1975 severely damaged its structure, including the wooden roof and cast iron balconies. It wasn鈥檛 until 1987 that restoration efforts, led by architect Juan Jos茅 Le贸n Loya, revived the historic venue. This restoration culminated in its third grand reopening on October 23, 1992.
Declared a National Historical Heritage site in 1990, the 脕ngela Peralta Theater today stands as a premier venue for the performing arts. It regularly hosts national and international cultural events, reaffirming its status as a treasured symbol of Mazatl谩n鈥檚 artistic heritage.
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Sight Name: Angela Peralta Theater
Sight Location: Mazatlan, Mexico (See walking tours in Mazatlan)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Mazatlan, Mexico (See walking tours in Mazatlan)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles