Xōchimīlco

Lake Xochimilco is an ancient endorheic lake, located in the present-day in southern . It is the last remaining habitat of the axolotl. The lake is within the hydrological basin, in central .
Wikipedia
Photo: Fer Seelbach, CC BY 2.0.
  • Type: Lake
  • Description: lake in Mexico
  • Also known as: “Lake Xochimilco” and “Xochimilco”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Island of the Dolls and Parroquia de San Luis de Tolosa, Xochimilco.

Islet
Photo: esparta, CC BY 2.0.
The is a chinampa of the Laguna de Tequila located in the channels of , south of the center of , Mexico. A multitude of dolls of various styles and colors can be found throughout the island.

Church
Photo: VeronicaS316191, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a church.

Museum
Photo: Celinebj, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include San Gregorio Atlapulco and Xochimilco.

Quarter
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a neighbourhood located in the borough of in Mexico City, Mexico.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is to the south of , and gives a glimpse at the effects of rushed urbanization over the years. It's a great place for tourists. Together with the of Mexico City it forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Quarter
Photo: Emmanuel Castañeda Mendoza, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a quarter.

Xōchimīlco

Latitude
19.27193° or 19° 16′ 19″ north
Longitude
-99.06092° or 99° 3′ 39″ west
Elevation
2,240 metres (7,349 feet)
Open location code
76F27WCQ+QJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 60844806
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­lake
Geo­Names ID
3514448
Wiki­data ID
Q376095
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Satellite Map

Discover Xōchimīlco from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Armenian to Welsh—“Xōchimīlco” goes by many names.
  • Armenian: “Սոչիմիլկո լիճ”
  • Chinese: “索奇米尔科湖”
  • Chinese: “索奇米爾科湖”
  • Dutch: “Lake Xochimilco”
  • French: “lac de Xochimilco”
  • French: “Lac de Xochimilco”
  • Georgian: “შოჩიმილკო”
  • Georgian: “შოჩიმილკოს ტბა”
  • Hindi: “सोचिमिल्को झील”
  • Italian: “lago di Xochimilco”
  • Italian: “Lago di Xochimilco”
  • Japanese: “ショチミルコ湖”
  • Japanese: “ソチミルコ湖”
  • Portuguese: “Lago Xochimilco”
  • Slovenian: “jezero Xochimilco”
  • Spanish: “Lago de Xochimilco”
  • Venetian: “lago de Xochimilco”
  • Welsh: “Llyn Xochimilco”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Universidad Marista Ciudad de México and Juzagado Civico TLH-01.

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