Zumpango Highlights Historic "Caja de Agua" with Guided Tours

The municipality of Zumpango, in partnership with the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), has launched guided tours of the "Caja de Agua," a significant historical site inaugurated in 1900. This structure once established Zumpango as the "capital of drainage" for the Valley of Mexico and continues to be operational today.

Daniel Ángeles Pedraza, Zumpango's Coordinator of Education and Culture, explained that the site, with its distinctive architecture from the Porfiriato era, was frequently visited after its inauguration. However, visits ceased following the Mexican Revolution. As part of the municipality's 200th-anniversary celebrations, the tours aim to showcase Zumpango's rich history and monuments, which Pedraza likens in importance to Bellas Artes.

"We are celebrating the 200 years of the municipality's founding, and we want the population to know that Zumpango has history, that it has historical monuments that are on par with Bellas Artes; it has architectural impact and is still functional, the gates are functional and it is a place that deserves respect as a historical monument," Pedraza stated.

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We are celebrating the 200 years of the municipality's founding, and we want the population to know that Zumpango has history, that it has historical monuments that are on par with Bellas Artes; it has architectural impact and is still functional, the gates are functional and it is a place that deserves respect as a historical monument.

The first guided tour took place on July 24, with approximately 200 residents attending. Future tours are contingent on coordination with CONAGUA, as the site's functionality, particularly during periods of high water levels, can pose safety risks. The initiative also seeks to capitalize on the area's renewed interest, boosted by the presence of the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) and various public space renovations.

CONAGUA is supporting the tours by projecting documentaries on water culture, detailing Mexico's water history. Pedraza also highlighted the region's historical hydrological importance, dating back to pre-Hispanic times when the Valley of Mexico faced flooding issues due to its five major lakes.

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We want to remember the splendor of the municipality. And now with AIFA present, with the remodeling work that has been done in different public spaces, we want to give it the boom it had at one time.