UNESCO evaluators Dr. César Goso and Dr. Carlos Merizalde visited the Hidalgo State Training Institute for Work (Instituto de Capacitación para el Trabajo del Estado de Hidalgo, ICATHI), where they held a meeting with Director General Mr. Jorge Israel Acosta Benítez.
During the meeting, they discussed the training programs that the Institute has provided to various geosites across the territory, strengthening the skills of those interacting with visitors and local communities. Highlighted topics included customer service and English language training—key tools that enhance the overall experience of Geopark visitors.
Also present at the meeting were Dr. Ana María Soler, Director of Communication at the UNAM Institute of Geophysics and member of the Geopark’s Advisory Technical and Scientific Committee; Dr. Juan Carlos Mora Chaparro, Scientific Director of the Geopark; and Ms. María del Carmen Oviedo Parra, General Manager of the Geopark.
The involvement of institutions like ICATHI strengthens strategic partnerships and fosters local capacity building, reaffirming the commitment to a Geopark that is increasingly prepared to welcome and serve its visitors.
