Culhuacán’s history whispers through the irregular streets of Los Reyes Culhuacán. This neighborhood, one of Iztapalapa’s original villages, holds a captivating story. Los Reyes Culhuacán was the first in the area to have a chapel. It served all the surrounding neighborhoods. Its name, meaning “The Three Kings,” still resonates today. Imagine Los Reyes Culhuacán during the colonial period. Much of the town sat on water. Floating fields, called chinampas, bordered the Huey Apantli, now the Canal Nacional. This canal served as a vital navigation route well into the late 19th century. Los Reyes Culhuacán wasn’t always a peaceful village. Land disputes arose as the Hacienda de la Estrella expanded its control over the surrounding lands. The indigenous people fought for their ancestral farmlands. The 20th century brought land restitution. But it also ushered in industrialization and urban development. Los Reyes Culhuacán became one of the area’s earliest industrialized zones. Today, the Plazuela Los Reyes Culhuacán marks the heart of the neighborhood. It occupies the former atrium of the historic church. If you seek the true spirit of Los Reyes Culhuacán, venture to the dance halls along Avenida Areneses. There, under the cloak of night, the stories of this vibrant neighborhood come alive.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to