CUETZALAN
Can you maintain the sustainability of your land and the economic freedom of your community? Can you preserve your culture and ancestral knowledge and improve your life's quality while working together?
Imagine a magical town nestled in a cloud forest and coffee plantation in the Sierra of Puebla.
COVOLV: Cuetzalan invites you to explore a magical town nestled in the cloud forests and coffee plantations of Puebla’s Sierra. Just a few hours from Mexico City, Cuetzalan is a place where time seems to slow down. Largely untouched by the modern world, it has safeguarded its breathtaking natural landscapes and rich cultural traditions. Now more than ever, Cuetzalan is not only preserving its heritage but also embracing a path toward greater sustainability and self-sufficiency, offering a vision of harmony between tradition and progress.
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​Produced and Directed
by Gabriela Rocha Caballero and Ryan Yoshimoto.
Music
by Yoshimoto Music.
Documentary Series.
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COVOLV: Tosepan Titataniske delves into the inspiring story of a cooperative whose name, meaning "Together We Will Succeed" in Nahuatl, reflects its powerful mission. Founded to combat the scarcity and high costs of basic goods in the region, Tosepan Titataniske has grown into a transformative force. Today, it supports approximately 22,000 families of Nahua and Totonac origin across 290 communities in 22 municipalities in the northeastern highlands of Puebla. This documentary showcases how the cooperative fosters self-sufficiency, uplifts indigenous traditions, and empowers communities to thrive in harmony with their cultural roots.​
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COVOLV: Permaculture Heroes Vol 1 serves as a captivating introduction to the principles and practice of permaculture. Featuring the insights of legendary permaculturist Larry Santoyo, this mini-documentary shines a spotlight on Tosepan Titataniske, an extraordinary cooperative in the Sierra of Puebla, Mexico. Renowned as one of the most advanced examples of collaboration and sustainable living, the cooperative demonstrates the transformative power of permaculture in fostering resilience, environmental stewardship, and community empowerment.
Our mission
is to inspire and ignite a global conversation about building a more sustainable future now.