What does Tlatelolco mean to the community?

The Plaza de las Tres Culturas is the location of many important events in Mexico’s history. Aztec ruins, the Church of Santiago, and the Chihuahua Building represent the layers of Mexico’s history.

The square serves as a touchstone for remembering past tragedies and the resilience of the Mexican People.

In 2022, with support from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico and the US Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, CyArk held a community training and workshop to document the site and develop a virtual tour featuring community voices and perspectives. 

Hear from some of the perspectives captured.

“There's an interest for a place that resists, a place that preserves its identity. There is also a place for study, a place for knowledge, a place for reflection. All of this sums up what Tlatelolco is.” 

“You are in a narrative that is almost like a snapshot of Mexico's history in one place. And this doesn't happen in many places.” 

"On one hand, I think Tlatelolco represents a space of resistance. Since the time of the conquest, it has been recognized as the last stronghold in the fight against invasion."

“When I first came here, I realized its importance, that this is fundamental to our culture”