Surely when you think of Mexico City, it doesn’t immediately occur to you that crops are also planted and harvested here. And this October, you’ll be able to discover part of that production at Ingrediente, a new event dedicated to local products and flavors.
The first edition will take place on October 15, 16, and 17 at the Los Pinos Cultural Complex and will bring together 140 producers from Mexico City’s Conservation Land.
Over the course of three days, you’ll be able to discover foods and products made right here in the capital, meet the people behind them, and buy them directly from the producers.
From the land of Mexico City to Los Pinos
In addition to the exhibition and direct sales, the project aims to forge connections between producers, consumers, restaurants, businesses, and other stakeholders in the food chain.
So the visit will also be an opportunity to discover where some of the products we consume come from and to gain insight into the agricultural knowledge and practices that remain alive in Mexico City’s rural communities.
Why is food still being grown in Mexico City?
Much of this activity takes place in the Conservation Land, an area that is vital to the city not only for its agricultural production. These zones also help recharge aquifers, regulate the climate, and support biodiversity.
In addition, families and communities here preserve agricultural techniques, knowledge, and practices that form part of the capital’s natural and cultural heritage.
Ingrediente aims to bring this work to the public’s attention and facilitate direct contact with the producers. For three days, Los Pinos will serve as a showcase to reveal a side of Mexico City that is often overlooked in everyday life: that of a city where land is still being cultivated, food is still being harvested, and communities are keeping their local production alive.
Date: October 15, 16, and 17, 2026
Location: Los Pinos Cultural Complex
Cost: Free admission
