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Texcoco, Mexico - Autonomous University Chapingo - Founded 1854 - "Teach the exploitation of the land, not of man"

"Autonomous University Chapingo"

 

"Higher Public Institute of Agricultural Teaching and Investigation"

 

Founded 1854 in Mexico City. Moved to the present site, former President Manuel Gonzalez's hacienda, in 1923.

 

At left is the University's logo with the motto "Teach the exploitation of the land, not of man".

 

Less than an hour from Mexico City across the dry lake bed of Lake Texcoco in a still rural area. Main attraction for tourists is the Chapel in the Rectory covered with murals by Diego Rivera.

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Uploaded on November 2, 2014
Taken on June 12, 2013