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.
- Type: Canal
- Description: lake in Mexico
- Also known as: “Canal de Chalco” and “Chalco lake”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco and Calle 11 metro station.
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco
University
Lomas Estrella metro station
Metro station
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pueblo Culhuacán and Xochimilco.
Pueblo Culhuacán
Quarter
Lake Chalco
- Categories: lake and body of water
- Location: Mexico City, Central Mexico, Mexico, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
19.30727° or 19° 18′ 26″ north
Longitude
-99.08989° or 99° 5′ 24″ west
Elevation
2,239 metres (7,346 feet)
Open location code
76F28W46+W2
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Welsh—“Lake Chalco” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Chalcomeer”
- Georgian: “ჩალკო”
- Japanese: “チャルコ湖”
- Polish: “Chalco (jezioro)”
- Slovenian: “jezero Chalco”
- Spanish: “Chalco”
- Spanish: “Lago de Chalco”
- Welsh: “Llyn Chalco”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Triángulo de Las Agujas I y II and Siracusa Doscientos Cuarenta.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Tanque Regulador Ciénega Grande and Mercado de Plantas y Flores.
Mexico City: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Centro and Xochimilco.
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