Plaza del Cerro
Also known as Plaza Del San Buenaventura
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Plaza del Cerro was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 17, 1972. The Register lists it for its commerce, hispanic, architecture and religion, at the national level. The district takes in 13 historic buildings. The listing covers 10.8 acres.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 97 MB · National Archives↗Finding Plaza del Cerro
Southwest of the junction of Rtes. 76 and 4, in Chimayo, NM
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Plaza del Cerro
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Plaza del Cerro
Is Plaza del Cerro on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 17, 1972 (Register number 72000810).
Is Plaza del Cerro a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is El Santuario de Chimayo, 0.8 miles away.
Can you visit Plaza del Cerro?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Plaza del Cerro?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 97 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77847564. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.