The Cordovez de León House is situated along one of the three famous “bajadas,” or sloping streets, that connected the Santa Ana neighborhood to San Felipe and ultimately to the sea. These pathways served as vital routes for the bustling flow of people.
These three “bajadas” were known as “Bajada de Jaén,” “Bajada de Ñopo,” and “Salsipuedes,” all leading to the well-known “Playa del Gallinero.” Later, with its fiscal dock, this beach became a departure point for boats and schooners, facilitating travel to other parts of the country.