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Folklore and tradition are alive and well on the Xochimilco canals (the name translates as "fields of flowers"), despite the town's popularity with tourists (mainly Mexicans). The Aztecs quickly took control of this rural village, which grew crops in floating gardens on Lake Texcoco. Despite the lake drying up, plants continue to be cultivated here and 189km of canals survive, fifteen of which can be explored on a trajinera boat ride. Xochimilco was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
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- From€39.71(1 reviews)16.5 km
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide3.41 km - 5843 Av. México, Mexico
- The Green Guide6.08 km - Calle del Museo 150, Mexico
- The Green Guide9.31 km - Insurgentes Sur 3000, Mexico
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Where to sleepnearby
- From MX$682Hotel Amala984 m - PERIFERICO SUR 7685, COL, RINCONADA COAPA, 16040 Mexico City
- From MX$808Novo Coapa2.36 km - Calzada del Hueso 637 Colonia Tenorios, 04650 Mexico City
- From US$32Residence Xochimilco Cdmx2.94 km - 35 Chabacano, 16010 Mexico City
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