Although it may not seem like it, food is also grown and harvested in Mexico City. And if you want to discover what’s produced in the capital, Ingrediente 2026 is your chance to do so. This free event has already begun at the Los Pinos Cultural Complex, and you can still visit it.
The first edition brings together 140 producers from Mexico City’s Conservation Land, who are showcasing local foods and products that you can discover and purchase directly, without middlemen.
The event runs from October 15 to 17 and aims to introduce the public to the flavors, knowledge, and agricultural practices that remain alive in the city’s rural communities.
What will you find at Ingrediente 2026?
During the event, you can explore an exhibition and direct-sales area where you’ll meet the people who work the land and produce food right here in the capital.
Among the ingredients that are part of local production, beans, nopal, and amaranth stand out, featured in various traditional dishes.
In addition to buying products, you’ll have the opportunity to discover their origins and learn more about the processes that bring them to our tables.
Ingrediente also seeks to connect producers with restaurants, businesses, consumers, and other projects interested in strengthening local commerce.
The initiative isn’t limited to bringing products together in one place; it also aims to highlight those who keep the city’s agricultural activity alive.
Why is Mexico City’s Conservation Land important?
Although we tend to associate the capital with buildings, avenues, and public transportation, part of its territory still preserves areas dedicated to agriculture.
The Conservation Land is essential to Mexico City’s environmental balance, as it contributes to the recharge of aquifers, climate regulation, and the conservation of biodiversity.
It is also home to communities that preserve agricultural knowledge passed down through generations.
That’s why buying directly from producers not only allows you to discover foods grown close to home but also supports the rural economy and reduces the number of middlemen.
Date: October 15, 16, and 17, 2026
Location: Los Pinos Cultural Complex, Chapultepec
Forest Cost: Free admission
