Historic entrance to the former San Miguel Mimiahuapan Hacienda
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History and Tradition

From a historic hacienda to an educational project with a future.

Centro Escolar Mimiahuapan has its roots in the San Miguel Mimiahuapan Hacienda. Over the decades, this place evolved from a renowned fighting-bull ranch into an educational and social project that today includes more than 2,200 graduates.

History and Tradition

No one should stop studying because of limited resources.

No one should stop studying because of limited resources.
Architect José Tena, Founder
Centro Escolar Mimiahuapan historical archive
Centro Escolar Mimiahuapan

From a historic hacienda to an educational project with a future.

Centro Escolar Mimiahuapan has its roots in the San Miguel Mimiahuapan Hacienda.

  1. 1944

    The Barroso family acquires the San Miguel Mimiahuapan Hacienda, turning it into a fighting-bull ranch recognized throughout the country.

  2. 1972

    The government expropriates much of the land, requiring the future of the property to be reconsidered.

  3. 1974

    Don Luis Barroso Barona donates the former Hacienda and Cultural Mimiahuapan A.C. is established for education and integral formation.

  4. 1984

    Instituto Yalbi is founded for the education of young women.

  5. 1988

    The private telesecundaria for young men opens: Centro Escolar Mimiahuapan is born.

  6. 2000

    The Parent School opens at Casa Toro in Apan, Hidalgo.

  7. 2004

    The Technological High School begins, with specializations in Logistics and Programming.

  8. 2010

    Instituto Las Peñas begins its activities.

  9. 2012

    The Honor Guard Band is created.

  10. 2018

    Centro Cultural Mimiahuapan joins the social commitment of ICAMI graduates.

  11. 2020

    The Centro Escolar Mimiahuapan Board is founded.

  12. 2026

    A new cycle of consolidation and growth begins for the educational project.