Feel the ancient energy. This is El Ahuehuete. Right here before you stands a legend. A giant ahuehuete once graced this spot. It was said to have been planted in 1460 by Nezahualcoyotl. He was the ruler of Texcoco. He planted many trees in this area. El Sargento lived for about 509 years. It died in 1969. Yet its spirit remains. The multiple trunks stand proudly. They stand directly in front of a monument. This monument honors an Air Force Squadron. The squadron fought in World War II. El Sargento’s remains are part of the Calzada del Rey. This walkway is in Chapultepec park. The Fuente de la Templanza is across the walkway. Many similar ahuehuetes still thrive here. This area is filled with monuments and fountains. It is a beloved part of Chapultepec park. El Sargento was a truly magnificent tree. Its fame was second only to the Tree of the Victorious Night. Both are now deceased. Yet El Sargento lives on in memory and in the many other magnificent ahuehuetes surrounding us. They are a testament to the enduring legacy of this location. They stand as silent witnesses to centuries of history. They are a part of Mexico City’s rich heritage. Imagine the stories this majestic ahuehuete could tell if it could speak. Soak in this history. Remember El Sargento.
Центральный дом работников искусств
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