Mexico City's Beekeepers Revive Ancient Traditions to Save Wetlands
A group of beekeepers in Mexico City’s Xochimilco district is working to revive traditional beekeeping. Their project, Abejas de Barrio, offers workshops and guided tours to teach locals about native bees and honey production. The initiative also aims to protect the city’s chinampa wetlands and highlight the importance of pollinators. The collective runs a ‘Beekeeper for a Day’ experience where visitors learn how hives function and taste different Mexican honeys. Among these is melipona honey, produced by native stingless bees, which can sell for up to 1,800 pesos per litre. Participants discover that light and dark honeys require the same effort, as beekeeper Sandra Corales explains.
Free courses are available for young people, training a new generation of beekeepers. The project supports local families who use the honey to create candles, soaps, mead, and balms. By reconnecting residents with nature, the group hopes to preserve both beekeeping traditions and the fragile wetland ecosystem.
The effort combines education, conservation, and economic support for the community. Local families gain income from honey-based products, while the project strengthens awareness of native bees and wetlands. The initiative continues to grow, offering more people a chance to engage with traditional practices.
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