Historical Marker

La Plaza de Arriba (NOTE: never built)

La Plaza de Arriba, “Upper Plaza”, Costilla, New Mexico, is one La Plaza de Arriba, or “Upper Plaza,” is one of seven built in the area after 1849. This southernmost plaza was built as a defensive structure for the surrounding fields and households. Six others: the Plazas del Medio, de los Manzanares, Placitas de los Madriles, de los Cordovas, de Chalifu and de Poleo embrace the cultural fabric of the whole community.