About this tour
Huauchinango is the capital of the Sierra Norte de Puebla and one of the greenest municipalities in Mexico. Nestled at more than 1,800 meters above sea level, its cool climate, cloud forests, and waterfalls have made it the setting for the Feria del Xóchitl, considered the largest flower festival in the country. But its riches extend beyond nature.
Archaeologist Noé Campos will take us to the Temple of the Assumption, one of the most striking colonial churches in the Sierra Norte of Puebla, whose Baroque façade contrasts with the surrounding mountainous landscape. Afterward, we’ll visit the Tenango Dam, whose emerald waters and panoramic views of the mountains are one of the region’s best-kept secrets.
A breakfast along the way and a meal in Huauchinango are part of a tour designed to help you discover a side of Mexico rarely featured in travel guides. Early departure from Mexico City and return before nightfall.
About the guide
Hist. Nelly Ramírez Delgado
Historian
Speaker Historian, Nelly Ramírez Delgado
A phrase or quote that describes you “In its eloquent silence, the stone reveals the cry of the centuries, just as the sea does through the seashell if we put our ear to it” — José Juan Tablada
Overview of You (Tastes, Interests, and Pleasures) As a historian, my main interests include architecture and the city. I view architecture as an artistic and social expression that safeguards collective memory, transforming every facade and every space into a story that deserves to be told and preserved. At the same time, reading is for me the indispensable bridge for constructing narratives, organizing my thoughts, and demystifying figures or spaces that others have left behind. As for my interests, I greatly enjoy gastronomy and travel. For me, traveling is not simply moving from one place to another, but rather unearthing urban memories and inhabiting space mindfully, exploring at street level the transformation of towns, neighborhoods, and communities. I’d also like to share that I love to eat; my relationship with gastronomy goes beyond the palate, as I find genuine pleasure in deciphering the stories behind what we consume. Finally, I’d like to note that I’m a person who’s always driven by a constant enthusiasm for learning new things.
Education and Career Academic Background •
Bachelor's Degree in History (2017): Graduate of the School of Philosophy and Letters at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Employment History •
High School History Teacher (2017–present)
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Research assistant at Bates College with Prof. Karen Melvin (2022) and at Brandeis University, Department of History, with Dr. Silvia Arrom (2017–2020).
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Cultural Tours - National Institute of Anthropology and History (2015 – 2026). Temporary staff member.
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Franz Mayer Museum (January 2011–October 2013): Contributor to projects involving cataloging, documentation, research, and curation of the collection.
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Institute for Aesthetic Research - UNAM (April 2012 - October 2012): Community service in the area of research as part of the program "Interdisciplinary Study of 16th-Century Painting Materials in New Spain."
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Institute for Aesthetic Research - UNAM (January 2010 - December 2011): Bibliographic and periodical research for the PAPIITDGAPA project “The Augustinian Imaginary through the Brush of the Tlacuilo: An Image Database of Mural Paintings in Augustinian Convents in the State of Hidalgo.”
Featured Collaborations •
Editorial Board (May 2025): Peer review of the article “Organizational Communication in Library Service Management” for the journal Multidisciplinary University Research (Simón Bolívar University).
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Open House CDMX (May 2025): Walking tours titled “Shores of Memory: The Santa María Neighborhood and Its History” and “The San Rafael Neighborhood: A Neighborhood of Yesteryear.”
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Kaluz Museum (February 2025): Urban tour “Architecture and Memory: The Urban Transformation of Colonia Guerrero.”
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Puebla City Council (March 2024): Guided tour “Urban Utopia. Nonoalco-Tlatelolco Housing Complex” as part of the “Rehabilitate and Inhabit” ideas competition.
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FILAH & INAH Cultural Tours (October 2023): Guided tour “From the Conquest to the Revolution: A Tour of the Walls of Chapultepec Castle.”
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Canal Once - DTodo Program (February/April 2023): Appearance on the broadcast about “Urban Planning in Nonoalco-Tlatelolco.”
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San Andrés Cholula Department of Tourism (October 2022): Historical-cultural tour “Celestial Vaults, Infinite Skies. San Andrés Cholula, Puebla.”
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Radio Barrio (October 2019): Appearance on Aire Libre 105.3 FM to discuss the Tlatelolco neighborhood.
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Specialization Courses and Certificate Programs •
Certificate in Cultural Heritage Management (2025): CIDES (160 hours).
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Workshop on Ecclesiastical Archives I (2021): Pontifical University of Mexico (80 hours).
Continuing Education and Faculty Development •
Certifications in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Tools
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Educational Innovation and Classroom Management
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Itinerary
Day 1
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Departure from Mexico City
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Breakfast on the Go
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Tour of the Temple of the Assumption
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Visit to the Tenango Dam
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Food
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Return to Mexico City
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Arrival in Mexico City
What's included
- Ground Transportation
- Exhibitor
- Assist Card
- Guided Tour
What's not included
- Meals
- Tips
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