Paisaje e identidad en El Arbolito, Pachuca, Hidalgo. Jóvenes y adultos en apego a un barrio ex minero

The population of the barrio of El Arbolito wor- indifference towards the barrio depending on their personal ked predominantly in the silver mines on which the city of experience of living there and the age range they belong Pachuca built its wealth from the late 19th century until the to. The population of El Arbolito also uses these material 1970s. However, since the mines have declined throughout elements and the meanings they represent to construct their the city, most local people now work in service industries. cultural identity. This article describes the material changes that can be observed in the landscape of the barrio and the meanings that these changes have for two age groups in the population. Our study shows that the population express attachment or indifference towards the barrio depending on their personal experience of living there and the age range they belong to. The population of El Arbolito also uses these material elements and the meanings they represent to construct their cultural identity.