We officially opened the new UNESCO Global Geopark offices at the Basaltic Prisms Interpretation Center
The Management Unit of the Comarca Minera Geopark continues to drive initiatives for the conservation, popularization, and enhancement of geological, natural, and cultural heritage. As part of this effort, the Geopark’s new offices were unveiled this morning, informative panels were delivered to various geosites, and new Proud Partners were officially recognized. The Geopark Management Unit—alongside Roberto Moncayo Morales, Eng., President of the Basaltic Prisms Tourist Association and administrator of the Basaltic Prisms Geosite, and Herminia Moncayo Morales, the comisariada of Santa María Regla—welcomed Dr. José Luis Macías Vázquez, Director of the UNAM Institute of Geophysics; ejidatarios in charge of the San Miguel Regla-Bosque de las Truchas and Peña del Aire geosites; Geopark Guardians; the new Proud Partners; and Rodrigo Fragoso, Director of Tourism for Huasca de Ocampo. The event began with the talk “Basaltic Prisms around the World,” presented by Dr. John Jairo Sánchez Aguilar from the Universidad Nacional de…
Lecture: How to Popularize Geological Heritage
We invite you to the lecture “How to Popularize Geological Heritage,” presented by Dr. Juan Carlos Mora Chaparro, Scientific Coordinator of the UNESCO Global Geopark Comarca Minera. Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Broadcast: Facebook Live (UNESCO Comarca Minera Geopark) Join us and discover strategies and tools to communicate the importance of geological heritage in a simple and effective way, strengthening its appreciation, conservation, and social ownership. https://youtu.be/4GUcH9nl-VU?si=fNs3JxdOzXsADj04
We Live in a Geopark: Traquita El Guajolote Geosite
During our visit to the Traquita El Guajolote Geosite in Epazoyucan, María del Carmen Oviedo Parra, MSc, General Manager of the UNESCO Global Geopark Comarca Minera, shared the talk “We Live in a Geopark” with the community of the San Pedro ejido. It was a gathering for reflection on the geological, natural, and cultural heritage surrounding the Geosite, emphasizing the importance of understanding, valuing, conserving, and enjoying it in a sustainable manner. At the end of the session, we witnessed a rehearsal of the “Danza del Arcoíris” (Rainbow Dance), a traditional dance rich in meaning and symbolism. The performers are residents of the San Pedro ejido community, which is preparing for its patronal festival on June 29. We also observed the preparation of dishes made with wild mushrooms, prepared by traditional local cooks to share with the attendees. The ejido’s commitment to sustainable practices in the park’s traditional cuisine was…
Are you interested in learning more about the Basaltic Prisms and their importance for communities?
We invite you to the free theoretical-practical course “Introduction to basaltic prisms and their importance for communities,” aimed at tour guides and the general public. The training will be led by Dr. John Jairo Sánchez Aguilar, Full Professor at the Department of Geosciences and Environment, School of Mines, Universidad Nacional de Colombia-Sede Medellín. Tuesday, June 30, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Basaltic Prisms Geosite Hall Register to receive a certificate of participation: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScY88wgNxZGsA…/viewform Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about one of the most iconic geosites in the UNESCO Global Geopark Comarca Minera!
Charla: Hidroponía y seguridad alimentaria
June 9th. Permanent Virtual Seminar: Guardians of the Geopark. We invite you to the talk: Hydroponics and Food Security, presented by Dr. Enrique Melo Guerrero, Coordinator of the Benito Juárez García University for Well-being (UBBJ), Huasca de Ocampo campus, and Member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the UNESCO Comarca Minera Geopark. Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Broadcast: Facebook Comarca Minera UNESCO GeoparkJoin us for this session of the Permanent Virtual Seminar: Guardians of the Geopark and learn about the contributions of the Benito Juárez García University for Well-being to academic training and community development in the region.
Reading Promotion Workshops with Youth in the Geopark
With the closing of this school year, the final reading workshop was held at CECyTEH Omitlán de Juárez, where 64 students from groups 4° “G” and 4° “I” participated in a session dedicated to strengthening their love for books. The activity was led by Luz María Ruiz, head of the Children and Youth Geopark Program, who continued introducing the young participants to the volumes available at the UNESCO Comarca Minera Geopark Cultural Center Library – “Casa de la Maestra Con.” The students’ interest was reflected in the borrowing of nine books. Although the formal workshops for this school year have concluded, reading never stops. Every week, we will continue to visit the campus with our Traveling Library to keep the reading habit alive and bring new stories to the entire student community.
Reading Promotion Workshops for Youth Continue in the Geopark
Amid conversations, laughter, and various dynamic activities, students from CECyTEH Omitlán de Juárez participated in the fifth “Reading Promotion” workshop, where 92 young people from groups 6° “I,” 6° “E,” and 6° “F” engaged creatively with the world of books. Luz María Ruiz, head of the Children and Youth Geopark Program, motivated the students to explore new titles available at the UNESCO Comarca Minera Geopark Cultural Center Library – “Casa de la Maestra Con,” sparking their curiosity and interest in reading. The students’ enthusiasm was clearly reflected as they requested to borrow books, thereby strengthening habits that boost learning and personal development.
Lecture: Importance of Fungi in Forest Ecosystems, Mycetism, and Medicinal Importance
Tuesday, June 2. Geopark Guardians Permanent Virtual Seminar. We invite you to the lecture “Importance of fungi in forest ecosystems, mycetism, and medicinal importance,” presented by Dr. Luis Manuel Valenzuela Núñez, Full-time Professor and Researcher at the Faculty of Biological Sciences of the Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Stream: UNESCO Comarca Minera Geopark Facebook Page Join us and discover the fundamental role that fungi play in forest ecosystems, their ecological significance, their medicinal applications, and the risks associated with mycetism.
Geopark Guardians Permanent Seminar
The Geopark Guardians program was born as a community strategy within the UNESCO Global Geopark Comarca Minera. Its objective is to strengthen the Geopark’s presence across the nine municipalities that make up the territory—home to 628,746 people—while fostering heritage care, protection, and sustainable development. To form these groups, the Geopark issued a call for local participants in each municipality. Following an information session, these individuals chose to take an active role as heritage custodians, undergoing a workshop-based training course on geological, mining, natural, and cultural heritage. The Guardians include artisans, traditional cooks, nature guides, farmers, carpenters, educators, local officials, small business owners, and producers of regional goods such as honey, jams, wine, and cheese. This diversity provides the program with a broad base of knowledge and action, deeply rooted in the environment and cultural practices of each locality. Following their training, the Guardians actively participate in the research, safeguarding, protection,…
Talk: Social Mapping as an Interdisciplinary Tool for Land Restoration and Conservation. Lessons Learned.
We invite you to the talk “Social mapping as an interdisciplinary tool for land restoration and conservation. Lessons learned,” presented by Dr. Líber A. Sosa Martínez, SECIHTI Postdoctoral Fellow at the UNAM Institute of Geophysics. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Stream: UNESCO Comarca Minera Geopark Facebook Page Join us to learn how social mapping contributes to the understanding, restoration, and conservation of the territory through interdisciplinary work and community participation. https://youtu.be/WNx_Bn5vTmM