Acueducto Del Hospital Cuautla

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Description:

The aqueduct of the Ex hacienda de El Hospital has been the object of an enhancement by AMVIAC in collaboration various stakeholders since 2019. It is a construction from the XVII C. of 1.5 kilometers of development in which the use of limestone and partition is observed, joined with mortar of slaked lime and river sand, as well as scraps of the same rock. Its formation is a succession of semicircular arches throughout its development. More than 20 camps have been held there with the participation of more than 450 volunteers. The works done have been in the field of architecture, civil engineering, history, biology, archaeology, among others. The project aims to involve the local community in this enhancement and generate a tourist, economic, cultural and social development of the region.

Work:

The volunteers will continue with the masonry work on the upper part of a section of the aqueduct as well as with the construction of the wooden truss using traditional methods that will serve to restore one of the arches of this historical monument, the elimination of the joints in poor condition, and its restoration using lime to prepare the mortar with cactus additive (mucilage) to fill the joints. They will also work on the facing of the stone in some parts of the aqueduct. Awareness activities will be carried out with the local population on the importance of protecting their cultural heritage. In addition, they will organize recreational activities at the end of the day and there will be days of rest where they can visit important sites in the region.

Requirements: Interest in cultural heritage issues and ease of adaptation to collective dynamics. Bring materials from your country or state, as well as some traditional items to show the local population about your culture. Be open to learning and recognizing the values ​​of others and be willing to work as a team and participate in community life.

Accomodation and food: The volunteers will be staying in a house with all services. It is necessary that the volunteers bring a sleeping bag.

Location: The aqueduct is located in the El Hospital ejido in the municipality of Cuautla, Morelos, a city located 100 km from Mexico City. It is a historic city that was the scene of important moments of Independence and the Mexican Revolution.