La Guancha Commemorates 1826 Flood Bicentennial with Ceremony and Plaque

The City Council organizes a tribute at Plaza de La Asomada on November 15th to remember victims and their consequences.

La Guancha conmemora el bicentenario del aluvión de 1826 con un acto y placa

Ilustre Ayuntamiento de La Guancha · 2026-11-12

The La Guancha City Council will commemorate the bicentennial of the tragic 1826 flood on Sunday, November 15th, with an event at Plaza de La Asomada starting at 12:30 PM.

The council, through its Culture Department, has announced the new date for this gathering, which will include the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. This tribute aims to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in this historical episode and recognize those who suffered its consequences.
Municipal representatives, led by Mayor Alejandro Herrera, will attend the event, which will also feature an intervention by the official chronicler of the municipality, Salvador Pérez. The day will be accompanied by a musical performance by the group Pentafonías Brass Quintet.
The City Council invites all residents to participate in this act of remembrance, which seeks to keep alive the memory of one of the most significant events in La Guancha's history.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de La Guancha (12/11/2026)