Lake Chalco
Lake Chalco was an endorheic lake formerly located in the Valley of Mexico, and was important for Mesoamerican cultural development in central Mexico. The lake was named after the ancient city of Chalco on its former eastern shore.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Canal
- Description: lake in Mexico
- Also known as: “Canal de Chalco” and “Chalco lake”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco and Calle 11 metro station.
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco
University
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Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco is an university.
Calle 11 metro station
Metro station
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Calle 11 is a station on Line 12 of the Mexico City Metro. The station is located between Lomas Estrella and Periférico Oriente. It was opened on 30 October 2012 as a part of the first stretch of Line 12 between Mixcoac and Tláhuac.
Lomas Estrella metro station
Metro station
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Lomas Estrella is a station on Line 12 of the Mexico City Metro. The station is located between San Andrés Tomatlán and Calle 11. It was opened on 30 October 2012 as a part of the first stretch of Line 12 between Mixcoac and Tláhuac.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pueblo Culhuacán and Xochimilco.
Pueblo Culhuacán
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Pueblo Culhuacán is an officially designated neighborhood of the Iztapalapa borough of Mexico City, which used to be a major pre-Hispanic city. Ancient Culhuacán was founded around 600 CE and the site has been continuously occupied since. Pueblo Culhuacán is situated 4 km northwest of Lake Chalco.
Xochimilco
Xochimilco is to the south of Mexico City, and gives a glimpse at the effects of rushed urbanization over the years. It's a great place for tourists. Together with the historical center of Mexico City it forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Iztapalapa
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Iztapalapa is in the eastern part of Mexico City. It is a rough and tumble area that is the most populous borough in the city, as well as the poorest, and most crime-ridden.
Lake Chalco
- Categories: lake and body of water
- Location: Mexico City, Central Mexico, Mexico, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Lake Chalco from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Dutch to Welsh—“Lake Chalco” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Chalcomeer”
- Georgian: “ჩალკო”
- Japanese: “チャルコ湖”
- Slovenian: “jezero Chalco”
- Spanish: “Chalco”
- Spanish: “Lago de Chalco”
- Welsh: “Llyn Chalco”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Triángulo de Las Agujas I y II and Siracusa Doscientos Cuarenta.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Tanque Regulador Ciénega Grande and Mercado de Plantas y Flores.
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