Conference: Cultural Heritage and Tourism
Join us this Tuesday for a new session of the Guardians of the Geopark Virtual Seminar! April 29, 2025, 8:00 p.m. Broadcast on Facebook Live Speaker: MC. Raúl Guerrero Bustamante A reflection on how cultural heritage can be a driver of responsible and sustainable tourism development in territories such as ours. https://youtu.be/QBPuHuDuSzk?si=ztTCzsAm1jfOeegI
Talk: The baseball legacy in Omitlán de Juárez: living tradition, pride, and community identity
Did you know that one of the most beautiful baseball stadiums in the state of Hidalgo is located in the heart of the Comarca Minera Geopark? We invite you to join us this Tuesday, May 20, at 8:00 p.m. for the Virtual Seminar of Guardians of the Geopark, where we will learn about the history of baseball in Omitlán de Juárez, a sport that has united generations and is part of the pride and identity of its people. We will be joined by Carlos Pliego Arista and his son Marco Pliego, who will tell us about the iconic local baseball stadium, the municipality’s most representative sports figures, and how the love of baseball is passed down from parents to children. https://youtu.be/G9_bQixVR5I?si=w-OaoxD0cUydG9Dx
The importance of historical monuments in the cultural landscape of the Padre Tembleque Aqueduct
We look forward to seeing you at our next virtual conference! As part of International Day for Monuments and Sites, join us for the seminar: Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 8:00 p.m. Broadcast on Facebook Live Dr. Ignacio Gómez Arriola, UNESCO heritage expert A reflection on the heritage value of this hydraulic work declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Don’t miss it! Be part of the Guardians of the Geopark Virtual Seminar. https://youtu.be/0t86XzqN0SA?si=B7nClVujKo7RieXT
Conference: Water: its origin, how it reaches our homes, and what we can do to reduce its pollution.
We invite you to the virtual conference of the Geopark Guardians Seminar: This Tuesday, April 8, at 8:00 pm, given by Dr. Juan Carlos Mora Chaparro, scientific director of the UNESCO Global Geopark Comarca Minera, who will talk to us about practical, everyday actions to protect one of our most valuable resources: water. Live broadcast from the Geopark Offices and Information Center. Follow it on our Facebook page! https://youtu.be/ViD2LaI6otY?si=AGT6i13QtL7TbdSM
Conference: The Geological Footprint of the Mining Region
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 8:00 p.m. LUIS EDMUNDO SÁNCHEZ ROJAS Broadcast on Facebook Live About the speaker: Luis Edmundo Sánchez Rojas is a geologist with more than 35 years of experience in mining exploration, geological mapping, and risk assessment. He has worked for the Mexican Geological Service, participating in key projects on volcanic hazards, mining geology, and natural risks in various regions of the country. In addition, he has presented papers at national and international conferences and has published numerous articles. He is currently part of the scientific team at the UNESCO Global Geopark Comarca Minera.
Conference: Tree growth rings as environmental archives
Trees have a lot to tell us. Not only do they give us oxygen, shade, and beauty, but their growth rings also hold valuable information about the climate and environment over time. Tune in tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. on Facebook Live. Join the weekly Tuesday Virtual Seminar with the Guardians of the Omitlán de Juárez and Huasca de Ocampo Geopark. https://youtu.be/xR0TqO14UvQ?si=WKx1V8avkPxdT1FW
Lecture: The Comarca Minera in Literature
TuesdayPermanent Virtual Geopark Guardians SeminarDelivered by M.Sc. Raúl Guerrero Bustamante, member of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee of the UNESCO Global Geopark Comarca Minera. Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. Live broadcast on Facebook Live: Geoparque Comarca Minera UNESCO Join us to discover how the Comarca Minera has inspired stories, writings, and emotions that reflect the essence of our territory.
Lecture: The Biocultural Axiom. An Inseparable Link
October 7 | Tuesday – Permanent Virtual Geopark Guardians Seminar | 8:00 p.m. Delivered by M.Sc. Cristóbal Carrión, Environmental Consultant at Eukariota. Live broadcast on Facebook: Geoparque Comarca Minera UNESCO. Join us for this space for dialogue and learning about the connection between biodiversity, culture, and sustainability. https://youtu.be/7acKm-tQkm8?si=NhkLOEU1kEzuL1T_
Lecture: Women, Nature, and Hormones: An Ecofeminist Approach
September 30 |Tuesday – Permanent Virtual Geopark Guardians Seminar. We invite you to attend the lecture “Women, Nature, and Hormones: An Ecofeminist Approach,” on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 8:00 p.m., delivered by Dr. Hilda Contreras Torres, specialist in Gynecology and Obstetrics. Live broadcast on the Facebook page of the UNESCO Global Geopark Comarca Minera. https://youtu.be/8cMrF7EWCZ8?si=ODCjRQ8VjbDzR9yW
Lecture: Tourism and Historical Heritage: The Integration of Haciendas into the Comarca Minera Geopark.
September 23 | Tuesday – Permanent Virtual Geopark Guardians Seminar | Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 8:00 p.m. Live broadcast on Facebook. Delivered by M.A. Mónica Cortés, Tourism Consultant. Discover how the region’s haciendas are integrated into sustainable tourism and the historical heritage that strengthens the identity of the Geopark. https://youtu.be/RPuYC4ZYazs?si=ux7pYZ4HKW6L6ueY