House of Hernando de Soto and Hernan Ponce de Leon

Colonial Structure No. 16

Built between 1531-1534. Construction system: rammed earth walls and talpuja earth plaster.

These individuals accompanied the expedition of Francisco Hernández de Córdoba in 1531 and served as Corregidores of the city. In subsequent years, they were part of other expeditions of great importance in North and South America.