Three points
1. A community space utilizing the vast grounds.
2. Focus on ancient food, crafts, and art.
3. A weekly bazaar is held where small producers can gather.
A cultural facility in the former presidential residence that connects the country's history and food culture to future generations
The 11-plus hectare presidential palace, located in a corner of Chapultepec Forest, one of the largest urban parks in the Western Hemisphere, was transformed into the cultural facility Los Pinos in 2018 and has since become a place of relaxation for the public. Luxurious mansions and offices have been turned into museums and galleries, the indoor tennis court has been converted into a sound hall, and the helipad has been turned into a grassy plaza where people can walk their dogs or play ball.
"This is a place where you can enjoy diverse cultures and also have the opportunity to express yourself," says director Elisa Lemus. True to her words, events are regularly held where you can enjoy new and old domestic crafts, gastronomy, music, and art.
The home of the 44th President, Lázaro Cárdenas, is now a history museum. 
Once a month, we hold an exhibition of products from other states. 
Director Elisa (left) and Tiwi. 
The Colima specialty is stewed pork tacos. The food court uses only locally produced organic ingredients. Approximately 5,000 people visit the event every day!
Initially, the former presidential palace was the only facility open to the public, but in 2021, a Spanish colonial-era flour mill on the premises was renovated and the Cencali Museum, dedicated to corn, Mexico's staple food, was established. A food bazaar is held every weekend, and in 2024, a wood-fired cooking area and food court were opened, garnering a reputation for offering delicious traditional food at reasonable prices.
Many of the stalls are from communities with great food cultures that are less well known. "Focusing on ancestral knowledge, it also contributes to the economic empowerment of over 600 producers, primarily indigenous people and women," says Tiwi Campos, who is in charge of the facility. One of the main goals is to establish this style as a benchmark for recording and disseminating Mexican food culture, and to spread it to other regions.
The residence of the 46th President, Miguel Alemán, has been converted into a gallery. 
Senkari features an ancient wood-fired cooking area made from sun-dried bricks and adobe.
