Acueducto de los Remedios

Acueducto de los Remedios is a stone structure featuring approximately 50 semicircular arches spanning 500 meters with heights reaching 16 meters. The construction now serves as a pedestrian crossing between neighborhoods while framing views of surrounding forested areas.

Construction began in 1616 under Viceroy Diego Fernández de Córdoba to carry water from San Francisco Chimalpa to the Los Remedios sanctuary. The project represented a major colonial-era infrastructure effort to supply the region.

Local residents call the two round towers 'Los Caracoles', named for their spiral-like appearance and former role in controlling water pressure. This nickname reflects how the community has connected with the structure's engineering purpose over centuries.

The site is easy to explore on foot with straightforward paths across the stone arches. Morning or late afternoon visits work best, as the light enhances the structure and temperatures are more comfortable.

Despite its elaborate engineering design and significant construction efforts, the aqueduct never successfully transported water to its intended destination. This incomplete mission makes it a fascinating example of ambitious planning that reality could not match.