This 1,600-acre bucolic park has enough activities to fill days at a time and is particularly popular among families with children.

More than 50 miles of canals make Xochimilco, a southern suburb of Mexico City, an extremely popular tourist destination.

This bucolic park has a long history dating back to the era when it served as an Aztec marketplace.

A large pine forest with a 17th-century Carmelite convent.

This park was built in 1954 to celebrate 17 of the leading intellectuals in the region's history and includes bronze statues of each.

This ecological reserve is a perfect spot for biking, boating, walking and skating.

An area of Sullivan Park where local artists gather to exhibit and sell their works.

This park, located on a hill above Mexico City, provides excellent views of the surrounding area and is a popular respite for the crowded city.

This bucolic park is surrounded by a number of colonial buildings.

This bucolic park has a collection of reproductions of 51 famous pre-Columbian cultures.

An information center on the ecology and history of Xochimilco combined with paddle-boat rentals and a tram ride.

This performance center features frequent concerts given by both international stars and Mexico's top musical artists.

The ecological center is popular for camping and learning about nature.

This small garden has sculptures of the three Indian kings who set up the Triple Alliance in the 15th century.