Chinampa Towns Archives

Church of Santiago Apóstol, Tepalcatlalpan

Ubicaci�n Cuauhtémoc, Santiago Tepalcatlalpan, Xochimilco, 16200 CDMX

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Church of San Gregorio Magno, Atlapulco

Ubicaci�n Av. México 1, San Gregorio Atlapulco, Xochimilco, 16600 CDMX

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San Gregorio Atlapulco, Xochimilco

Ubicaci�n San Gregorio Atlapulco, Xochimilco, 16600 CDMX

Towns/Neighborhoods

Santa María Nativitas de Zacapan

Ubicaci�n Miguel Hidalgo 2, Santa María Nativitas, Xochimilco, 16450 CDMX

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San Nicolás Tetelco and the Church of San Nicolás Tolentino

Ubicaci�n Plaza Emiliano Zapta s/n, Col. San Nicolás Tetelco.

Towns/Neighborhoods

Cathedral of San Bernardino de Siena, Xochimilco

Ubicaci�n Av. Guadalupe I. Ramírez, Santa Crucita, Xochimilco, 16070 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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The Ten Chinampa Towns of Mexico City's southeast are those that have carried on the ancient tradition of chinampa agriculture. They run along the border between Xochimilco and Tláhuac. Traditionally the towns include the Center of Xochimilco, too. It's sometimes even referred to as the Queen of the Chinampa Towns.

The Cathedral of Xochimilco is included on the map. But Xochimilco's Historic Center is big enough that it requires a map all on its own.

The Chinampa Towns make up an increasingly important region of the City. It's historically been sparsely populated. Afterall, most of the local economy is devoted to agriculture. But as the City has put increasing pressure on the area, these small towns have also struggled to maintain their way of life. That has included a strong agricultural traditions, land stewardship, water and wetlands management, and care for livestock and wildlife.

It's a fascinating and unique part of the world and the world's heritage. And Xochimilco is just the colorful beginning. To the south is the venerable old Teuhtli Volcano, a region all on its own.