La Pila fountain

The La Pila fountain is a fountain located in the square of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas.

It was constructed in 1562 in Moorish style, made of brick in the form of a diamond.

[1] The structure is attributed to Dominican brother Rodrigo de León.

[2] It measures fifty two meters in circumference and twelve meters in height.

It has eight arches and a cylindrical tower which occasionally functioned as a watchtower.

An image of the La Pila Fountain