Portales

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In Mexico, portales (Spanish for "portals") refers to an arcaded building that serves as a commercial complex.[1] These are usually in rural towns and are located in the town's centre. The town plaza and iglesia are sometimes situated near portales. These buildings were also built in haciendas and they served as the servants quarters.

References

  1. ↑ Johansen, Heidi Leigh (29 August 2006). Fodor's 2007 Mexico. Fodor's Travel Publications. p. 210. ISBN 978-1-4000-1678-5. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
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