Querétaro State Events

Workshop with Andrés Cota Hiriart

The axolotl, an emblematic creature

Saturday 6 September 2025, 10am –  Pinal de Amoles, Biblioteca Justo Serra

There is a real-life monster that lives underwater, able to regenerate its limbs and which is always young. This is the amphibian known as the axolotl, and it is… Mexican! In this fascinating conversation with the Mexican biologist and writer Andrés Cota Hiriart will tell us anecdotes, curiosities and surprising information about this small and mysterious animal that always seems to be smiling.

Elvira Sastre in conversation with Alberto Villarreal

Saturday 6 September 2025, 5.30pm –  Tequisquiapan, Plaza principal

Elvira Sastre has managed to achieve the improbable: bring poetry to thousands of young people. Using a familiar approach and subject matter that is relevant to their lives, she has connected with various generations of readers, keeping alive the spark of literary sensitivity.

With the support of Acción Cultural Española, AC/E

Andrés Cota Hiriart in conversation with José María Herrera Marquina

The axolotl, an emblematic creature

Saturday 6 September 2025, 6pm –  Pinal de Amoles, Kiosko Municipal

There is a real-life monster that lives underwater, able to regenerate its limbs and which is always young. This is the amphibian known as the axolotl, and it is… Mexican! In this fascinating conversation together with José María Herrera Marquina, the Mexican biologist and writer Andrés Cota Hiriart will tell us anecdotes, curiosities and surprising information about this small and mysterious animal that always seems to be smiling.

Martha Isabel (Pati) Ruiz Corzo in conversation with Claudia Ivonne Hernández

Caring for the land

Saturday 6 September 2025, 7pm –  Pinal de Amoles, Kiosko Municipal

Martha Isabel Ruiz Corzo, Pati (Mexico) has dedicated her life to environmentalism, as founder of the Sierra Gorda ecological group, and guardian of one of the country’s most biodiverse areas. At this event, we can find out about her background and very important work in ecological activism.

Joselo Rangel in conversation with Cha!

Saturday 6 September 2025, 7.30pm –  Huimilpan, Plaza Cívica del Jardín Miguel Hidalgo

Joselo Rangel is a multidisciplinary artist. Although he is well-known as the guitarist of Café Tacvba, one of the most iconic bands in Spanish-language rock, as a writer Joselo is the author of books such as One hit wonder, the novel Los desesperados, and the book for children La niña aburrida. His creativity as a musician, composer, producer and writer means he can move freely from one genre to another. On this occasion he will talk to another multifaceted artist, also known as one of the most important bassists in the world of music, Cha!.