Tecate, December 20. As every year, to appreciate the astronomical effect of the winter solstice, the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), through its Center in Baja California, invited visitors to the El Vallecito (Vallecitos) archaeological site in the Jacumé ejido on Saturday, December 21.
The archaeological site will open its doors at 5:30 a.m. , said anthropologist Jaime Vélez Storey, director of the INAH Baja California Center.
The Baja California State Civil Protection System's official website, in its extended forecast, predicts that for this Saturday, between 5:00 and 7:00 a.m., the temperature in the area will be 8 degrees Celsius , with partly clear skies.
Although the cold won't be as intense as in past years, visitors are advised to dress warmly, avoid bringing any glass into the site, and heed the recommendations of the custodian staff.
In anticipation of a large influx of visitors, and for the peace of mind of both visitors and staff, arrangements have been made with the person in charge of the La Rumorosa Municipal Delegation to have an ambulance on site and patrols by public security personnel.
According to the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics, and Electronics (INAOE), winter will begin on Saturday, December 21, 2024 , at 1:30 a.m. This moment, known as the winter solstice, marks the transition from autumn to the coldest season in the Northern Hemisphere.
The solstice has great cultural and historical significance, and in Mexico, ancient practices have been documented that revolve around observing the sky and seasonal changes, such as the celebrations and rituals of the Mayans, Aztecs, and other peoples, who understood the impact of these cycles on nature and agriculture.
