Geoheritage of Xitle volcano, Mexico City. Fieldtrip guide

Abstract

This fieldtrip guide has the principal objective to support the organization of visits to major geosites related to Xitle volcano in the SW sector of Mexico City. We adopt a multi-disciplinary approach that reveals the very diverse and rich heritage that this region of Mexico City holds. The guide is based on years of collaborative studies at these sites, including the organization of several excursions. It is our ambition that, because of the diverse type of information (geological, biological, pedological and cultural) that this guide contains, it can appeal to visitors with distinct interest and back-ground. This guide may be also of use for professors or students looking for general information on the Xitle volcano. The excursion as described in this guide first took place on Thursday 16 – Saturday 18, February 2023, prior to the international conference commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Paricutin eruption, where it was evaluated favorably by the participants. Part of the information was updated from a previous publication in the Geoheritage journal (Guilbaud et al., 2021).