Market, History, and Museums of Tulancingo de Bravo, Hidalgo.
About this tour
Tulancingo preserves one of the most profound historical legacies of the north-central region of the country, having evolved from a pre-Hispanic settlement of immense importance to a strategic hub in Mexico’s industrial and commercial development. This tour delves into the region’s collective memory, winding through its historic center—a witness to viceregal and 19th-century transformations— and then explores the nation’s technological heritage at the Railroad Museum—a key element in 19th-century Mexico’s connectivity—and the Museo del Santo, where local history intertwines with the construction of the Mexican popular imagination through the important figure of this wrestler.
About the guide
Hist. Nelly Ramírez Delgado
Historian
Speaker Historian, Nelly Ramírez Delgado
A phrase or quote that describes you “In its eloquent silence, the stone reveals the cry of the centuries, just as the sea does through the seashell if we put our ear to it” — José Juan Tablada
Overview of You (Tastes, Interests, and Pleasures) As a historian, my main interests include architecture and the city. I view architecture as an artistic and social expression that safeguards collective memory, transforming every facade and every space into a story that deserves to be told and preserved. At the same time, reading is for me the indispensable bridge for constructing narratives, organizing my thoughts, and demystifying figures or spaces that others have left behind. As for my interests, I greatly enjoy gastronomy and travel. For me, traveling is not simply moving from one place to another, but rather unearthing urban memories and inhabiting space mindfully, exploring at street level the transformation of towns, neighborhoods, and communities. I’d also like to share that I love to eat; my relationship with gastronomy goes beyond the palate, as I find genuine pleasure in deciphering the stories behind what we consume. Finally, I’d like to note that I’m a person who’s always driven by a constant enthusiasm for learning new things.
Education and Career Academic Background •
Bachelor's Degree in History (2017): Graduate of the School of Philosophy and Letters at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Employment History •
High School History Teacher (2017–present)
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Research assistant at Bates College with Prof. Karen Melvin (2022) and at Brandeis University, Department of History, with Dr. Silvia Arrom (2017–2020).
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Cultural Tours - National Institute of Anthropology and History (2015 – 2026). Temporary staff member.
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Franz Mayer Museum (January 2011–October 2013): Contributor to projects involving cataloging, documentation, research, and curation of the collection.
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Institute for Aesthetic Research - UNAM (April 2012 - October 2012): Community service in the area of research as part of the program "Interdisciplinary Study of 16th-Century Painting Materials in New Spain."
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Institute for Aesthetic Research - UNAM (January 2010 - December 2011): Bibliographic and periodical research for the PAPIITDGAPA project “The Augustinian Imaginary through the Brush of the Tlacuilo: An Image Database of Mural Paintings in Augustinian Convents in the State of Hidalgo.”
Featured Collaborations •
Editorial Board (May 2025): Peer review of the article “Organizational Communication in Library Service Management” for the journal Multidisciplinary University Research (Simón Bolívar University).
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Open House CDMX (May 2025): Walking tours titled “Shores of Memory: The Santa María Neighborhood and Its History” and “The San Rafael Neighborhood: A Neighborhood of Yesteryear.”
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Kaluz Museum (February 2025): Urban tour “Architecture and Memory: The Urban Transformation of Colonia Guerrero.”
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Puebla City Council (March 2024): Guided tour “Urban Utopia. Nonoalco-Tlatelolco Housing Complex” as part of the “Rehabilitate and Inhabit” ideas competition.
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FILAH & INAH Cultural Tours (October 2023): Guided tour “From the Conquest to the Revolution: A Tour of the Walls of Chapultepec Castle.”
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Canal Once - DTodo Program (February/April 2023): Appearance on the broadcast about “Urban Planning in Nonoalco-Tlatelolco.”
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San Andrés Cholula Department of Tourism (October 2022): Historical-cultural tour “Celestial Vaults, Infinite Skies. San Andrés Cholula, Puebla.”
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Radio Barrio (October 2019): Appearance on Aire Libre 105.3 FM to discuss the Tlatelolco neighborhood.
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Specialization Courses and Certificate Programs •
Certificate in Cultural Heritage Management (2025): CIDES (160 hours).
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Workshop on Ecclesiastical Archives I (2021): Pontifical University of Mexico (80 hours).
Continuing Education and Faculty Development •
Certifications in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Tools
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Educational Innovation and Classroom Management
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Itinerary
Day 1
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Exit from the Pepsi Center
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San Martín de las Pirámides Market, breakfast
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Visit to the Tulancingo Railroad Museum
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Visit to the El Santo Museum
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Tour of the Historic District
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Meals and Free Time
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Return to Mexico City
What's included
- Transportation
- Exhibitor
- Guided Tour
- Audio System
What's not included
- Meals
- Tips
- Tickets
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