WE LIVE IN A GEOPARK!
This was the title of the talk and workshop held with the community and members of the El Puente Ejidal Committee in Mineral del Chico. Mineral del Chico is home to six Geosites recognized by UNESCO for their international geological significance. One of them is the El Milagro Mining Works, located in the community of El Puente. This talk allowed for a collective reflection on the importance of inhabiting, caring for, and valuing our territory through the core values of the Geopark. We would like to thank the Ejidal Commissioner, Claudia Patricia Aguilar, for her collaboration in developing this activity, as well as all the attendees for their participation.
Discover the Geoparks of Latin America
The Latin American and Caribbean Geoparks Network (Red GeoLAC) is a community dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and dissemination of the geological, paleontological, and cultural heritage of the region. Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, the network seeks to strengthen public awareness regarding the importance of geoparks in conserving the planet’s history and fostering the sustainable development of local communities. The network is composed of several UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGp), each possessing unique geological and cultural characteristics.
La Chalupa: A Traditional Snack from Pachuca
The Comarca Minera UNESCO Global Geopark is a territory where its inhabitants carry diverse traditions; however, the most prominent is undoubtedly its food—a heritage present in daily life and carried in the hearts of those who have had to emigrate. For this reason, one of our core pillars at the Geopark Management Unit is the safeguarding of gastronomic heritage. In collaboration with the Sit Lux publishing house, we are pleased to present this book by Raúl Guerrero Bustamante, a Pachuca native, chronicler, and cultural heritage researcher. In this work, he provides a past and present chronicle of this antojito—which is also a full dish in its own right, as one can never eat just one chalupa. It is often complemented by its “between-bread” version, the pambazos, as well as chicken feet, wings, gizzards, and other giblets.It is also essential to pay tribute to all the traditional cooks who treasure the…
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Lecture: Biocultural Heritage – A Connection Between Earth and Culture in Geoparks
This afternoon, we are participating in the Sian Tuunich Geopark Project Permanent Seminar. Maria del Carmen Oviedo Parra, M.Sc., Manager of the Comarca Minera UNESCO Global Geopark, will deliver the lecture: “Biocultural Heritage: A Connection Between Earth and Culture in Geoparks.” We invite you to follow this session and learn more about the vital link between natural and cultural heritage within the context of geoparks.
Lecture: The Media Naranja Aqueduct Tangible, Historical, and Hydraulic Cultural Heritage
Geopark Guardians Permanent Virtual Seminar Tuesday, March 24 Presented by Irma Suárez Rodríguez, M.Sc. Professor and researcher in Sustainable Tourism at the UASLP (FEP Zona Huasteca). Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Live Stream: Facebook – Geoparque Comarca Minera UNESCO Join us to explore the role of tourist and socio-cultural animation as a tool to strengthen community participation, enhance visitor experiences, and promote sustainable development within geoparks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkRez9Fcl6c&t=8s
3rd ExpoGeopark: the fair that brings together Gastronomy, Geoproducers, Geosites and Geoschools is coming soon
Expogeoparque is the space where the knowledge, flavors, and traditions of the nine municipalities that make up the UNESCO Global Geopark Comarca Minera converge. Enjoy the geoproducts of local farmers, traditional cooks, artisans, artisanal winemakers, and producers, who will share the best of their work and culture. Come with your family and be part of this community celebration. Saturday, May 16, 2026 El Minero Esplanade, Real del Monte, Hidalgo. From 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Opening: 1:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!
Lecture: Huapalcalco as part of the Comarca Minera’s Trade System
Tuesday, April 14. Geopark Guardians Permanent Virtual Seminar We invite you to the lecture “Huapalcalco as part of the Comarca Minera’s trade system,” presented by archaeologist Nadia Verónica Vélez Saldaña, a researcher from the INAH Hidalgo Center. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Stream: Facebook – Geoparque Conmarque Minera UNESCO Join us to discover the importance of Cerro de las Navajas and Huapalcalco within the region’s historical trade dynamics, as well as their cultural value within the Geopark territory. https://youtu.be/0vyR7JNsQEE
Lecture: Water in the Sian Tuunich Geopark Project Region
Water in the Sian Tuunich Geopark Project Region The Comarca Minera UNESCO Global Geopark joins in promoting the Sian Tuunich Geopark Project Permanent Seminar. On this occasion, Dr. Juan Carlos Mora Chaparro, Scientific Coordinator of our Geopark and researcher at the UNAM Institute of Geophysics, will deliver the lecture: “Water in the Sian Tuunich Geopark Project region.” Wednesday, April 8, 20268:00 p.m. (Quintana Roo time) Stream: Sian Tuunich Geopark Project Facebook Page We invite you to follow this lecture, which will address the importance of water from a scientific and territorial perspective within the context of geoparks.