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Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco

Ecological park·Xochimilco

Wetlands and boats

About Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco

The Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco is at Periférico Oriente 1, in Ciénega Grande, with its own boat landing (CDMX official tourism site).

Why it's on our list

  • Wetlands

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. The Casa Azul9.8 kmCar or taxi 47 min
  2. The airport (AICM)16 kmCar or taxi 73 min
  3. The Zócalo16 kmCar or taxi 73 min
  4. The Templo Mayor16 kmCar or taxi 73 min
  5. Bellas Artes17 kmCar or taxi 75 min
  6. The Castillo de Chapultepec17 kmCar or taxi 75 min
  7. The Museo Nacional de Antropología18 kmCar or taxi 79 min

Train and coach terminals

  1. Observatorio (El Insurgente)16 kmCar or taxi 72 min
  2. TAPO (coaches east)18 kmCar or taxi 79 min
  3. Buenavista station18 kmCar or taxi 81 min

Location

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