San Carlos fortress
A bastioned eighteenth-century fort with four pointed corners, one of the clearest pieces of colonial military geometry you can find on any map of Mexico.
Minimalist map poster · Mexico
Perote Map Poster & Print
19.5623° N / 97.2424° W
A compact highland grid on a cold, open plateau, with a star-shaped fortress on the edge of town and a volcano close by
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Perote in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Perote, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Perote at home
The map
About this Perote map poster
Perote sits high on the plateau of western Veracruz, in a dry basin that feels far from the humid coast the state is known for. The town itself is compact, a grid of blocks around a central square. Beyond the last streets the pattern opens into farmland, and on a map the roads fan out toward Xalapa in one direction and Puebla in the other.
The fortress of San Carlos de Perote is the best-known feature. It was built in the eighteenth century to guard the colonial road between the port of Veracruz and the interior. From above it is unmistakable: a square with pointed bastions at each corner, the classic star outline of military engineering of that era. Over the centuries it has also served as a prison.
A Perote map poster keeps these layers in proportion. The dense grid of the town centre sits beside the geometric fort, and the open land around them is left as quiet white space. The Cofre de Perote, the broad volcano that gives the area its name, rises to the southwest. Its presence shows in how the roads bend around the higher ground.
- Population
- 38,000
- Coordinates
- 19.5623° N / 97.2424° W
- Elevation
- 2416 m
- Time zone
- Mexico City
- Region
- Perote, Mexico
Central grid
Straight, evenly spaced blocks radiate from the main square, a typical highland town plan that reads cleanly in fine black lines.
Plateau roads
Highways run out across the open basin toward Xalapa and Puebla, drawing long straight strokes through otherwise empty farmland.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Perote
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Perote
A map that means something
For people from Perote, the map is a reminder of cold mornings, the fort on the edge of town and the mountain on the horizon. It also appeals to anyone drawn to star forts and colonial road history, because the fortress outline is striking on its own.
You can set the title, add a subtitle such as a family name or a year, and adjust the coordinates line. Then choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the engineered lines of the fort particularly well.
Order the Perote posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Perote map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Perote poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Perote poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Perote poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Perote poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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