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Parque Ecologico de Xochimilco

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189 hectare recreational park with lakes, cienegas (springs), canals, and gardens. Picnic areas, playground, a miniature train ride, and paddleboats for rent.

Address: Anillo Periferico

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Mexico City/Xochimilco, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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