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Welcome to the Tropicon Villages, immersive spaces where knowledge meets creativity under the tropical sun. Each Village focuses on a different field of hacking, from hardware and radio to payments and physical security. Learn, build, and collaborate with experts and enthusiasts in hands-on environments designed to spark curiosity, experimentation, and pure hacker fun.
RF Village MX
RF Village MX
RF Village MX is a technical, educational, and interactive space dedicated to radio frequency, SDR (Software Defined Radio), and wireless communications security. Inspired by the RF Villages at DEFCON and adapted to the Latin American context, it aims to bring participants closer to a practical understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum, combining science, engineering, art, and hacking.
Payment Village
César Calderón
Uncover the secrets of modern payment systems. From NFC cards and POS terminals to digital wallets, discover how transactions can be secured—or compromised—by those who truly understand them.
Hardware Village
Mariano Marino
Dive into the core of technology. Learn how to manipulate, repair, and exploit physical devices, from microcontrollers to embedded systems. Perfect for those who love circuits, solder, and a bit of chaos under the hood.
Lockpicking Village
Lockpicking Village
Master the art of precision and patience. This village brings together enthusiasts of physical security to explore lock mechanisms, bypass techniques, and the hacker mindset behind real-world access control.