Xochimilco

Colorfully decorated trajineras at Xochimilco. "...the so-called Chinampas or Floating Gardens near them have lost most of their interest. The canal ends at (8 M.) Xochimilco, whence a new aqueduct conveys water to the city."--Baeeker 1909. Mexico012p1

Mexico City

July 28th 1965
Arriving in Mexico City, arranged ground transportation took us to the Hotel Reforma. Travel arrangements for the New York, Washington, DC, and Mexico parts of our trip had been made by Valene’s travel agent business partner, Mr. Stadleman. A day exploring Mexico City took us to the Zócalo or Plaza de la Constitución. It is the main square of Mexico City and was the central point of the Aztec ... read more

North America » Mexico » Distrito Federal » Mexico City

The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more

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