Sharing the Living Blue Zone vision | Mexico
Over several inspiring days in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Mérida, Prof. Michel Poulain travelled across Mexico to share the lessons of the Blue Zones and the philosophy of Living Blue Zone.
Invited by universities, institutions and local communities, Michel met with academics, students, journalists, public representatives, older adults and local actors committed to wellbeing and healthy ageing.
In Mexico City, Michel participated in academic exchanges and gave a Master Class at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) during the Festival El Aleph of Art and Science, contributing to reflections on how our societies can better prepare for healthy ageing.
In Guadalajara, more than 700 participants attended Michel’s conference at the Universidad de Guadalajara, where he shared one essential message: exceptional longevity is not only about individual choices, but also about the environments we create — environments that naturally support movement, social connection, lower stress, healthy habits and a sense of purpose.
The journey continued in Mérida, Yucatán, with meaningful encounters with local communities, intergenerational exchanges and conversations around healthy and meaningful ageing. Among the participants were people aged 98 and even 100 years old, a powerful reminder that longevity is not only about adding years to life, but about adding life to years.
Beyond the conferences, this trip reflected a growing international dialogue around longevity and Living Blue Zone’s commitment to helping communities, organisations and places create environments where healthier, more connected and meaningful lives become easier and more natural.
This journey was also made possible thanks to the engagement of Living Blue Zone’s Latin American partners and community, especially Marcela Ponce (Grupo Enroka / Ciudades Azules), Nelly Rosales Plascencia (Platino60) and Fernando Briceño Palma, whose commitment helped create meaningful bridges around longevity and wellbeing across Mexico.