The neighborhood of Xochimilco offers us the opportunity to understand the original ecosystem of the Valley of Mexico. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, the unique region of Xochimilco is a popular day trip for Mexico City visitors and locals alike. This Context Learning seminar on September 14 at 5 pm ET offers a wonderful introduction to the ecology, geography, and history of this fascinating region.
In this seminar, we will talk about some of the native species of plants and animals that helped form an identity for the present-day megalopolis of Mexico City. We will discuss the way the Aztecs created a lake city with canals instead of roads that helped them improve their agriculture. We’ll continue our trip through time to discuss the way in which the neighborhood came to symbolize Mexican folklore, and we’ll discuss some of the most outstanding pieces of colonial and modern architecture that it has to offer.
Led by visual artist and Mexico City resident Julio Pastor, this seminar will explore the wonderful canals and architecture remnant of the Aztecs. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased understanding of the ecological diversity and intriguing history beyond Mexico City. $36.50. Register at www.contextlearning.com
