November
13
2017
The municipality of San Francisco Lachigolo is located within the Central Valley region. In this site you will find the facilities of organic coffee "Memorial", which is an organization of small producers developed from the premise of sustainability, achieving the certification of organic coffee. The organization is nationally recognised as an organization of responsible coffee growers. The route includes a visit to San Pablo Villa de Mitla, whose textiles and archaeological ruins not only reflect their cultural attraction but also its historic appeal; the production of typical clothing based on the pre-Hispanic manuscripts weave millennial knowledge about nature and its serves. Mitla, which means "place of the dead" in nahuatl, reflects the unique way in which local communities understand the benefits provided by the interaction between ecological and social dynamics.
Hierve el Agua is one of the natural wonders of Mexico. It is located in the town of San Isidro Roaguia, which belongs to the municipality of San Lorenzo Albarradas. This place has gathered not only tourists but also to researchers from different disciplines due to its emblematic landscapes and recreational activities. The natural petrified waterfall of Hierve el Agua has been described by the poet Natalia Toledo as a "frost pot that sleeps in the eyes of time".
Teposcolula is an impressive community in terms of architectural, cultural and ancestral Mixtec traditions. The community has one of the most interesting ex-convents of the Valley of Oaxaca, which is considered one of its most impressive architectural creations of the 16th century. Teposcolula is also highly recognized for its gastronomic culture, which in combination with their productive projects illustrate the importance of the natural basis for community-based sustainable development, and the importance of the provision of environmental services for social and cultural development.
PRICE:
USD 45
Social-Ecological Problems
The field trip seeks to relate the intricate cultural characteristics and landscape of the region with the local provision of ecosystem services. Some of the problems are focused on the struggles of local producers of textiles and two local communities that manage one of the great natural attractions of Oaxaca, Hierve el Agua.
Stakeholders involved
Local communities of textile producers, providers of tourist services, and local authorities.
Implemented/current solutions or actions taken
Productive projects have been implemented based on the scheme of Social Economy as a solid tool to achieve sustainable development.
Number of Participants
10-15
Tentative timetable
7:00-8:30 Arrival to Mitla
8:30-11:30 Visit to the Archaeological site of Mitla y and its textile and loom workshops
11:30-14:00 Arrival to Hierve el Agua (with lunch stop)
14:00-17:00 Visit to Hierve el Agua
19:30 Return to Oaxaca City
Fieldtrip offered by the regional office of the National Institute of the Social Economy (INAES).