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Best Parks in Mexico City "Best Parks in Mexico City" Erstellt von : Cityseeker 5 Vorgemerkte Orte Alameda Central "The Central Park of Mexico City" A pleasant respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, this charming green park has sparkling fountains, shady trees and interesting sculptures such as 'Malgre Tout' and 'Despoire', by Jesús Contreras. The park also has a monument dedicated to Beethoven in commemoration of the centenary of the Ninth Symphony, which was donated by the German by Bodhisattwa community. This recreation space for the local populace was created in 1592 and few city parks guard such hidden history in its landscape, such as being the former site of the Inquisition's burning of heretics. A typical Mexican Sunday can be enjoyed at the Alameda Central, which often has live music, along with markets and food stalls. +52 55 5278 4200 (Tourist Information) Avenida Hidalgo y Avenida Juárez, Mexiko-Stadt Parque Zoológico de Chapultepec "Famous For Pandas" The pre-Hispanic origins of this zoo date back to when the Aztec Nezahualcóyotl created this area for the population to enjoy the flora and fauna. It was meant not only for entertainment but also for medicinal, artistry, food provision and religious purposes. Today around 2,000 animals of some 260 species consider these 17 hectares (42 acres) their by ProtoplasmaKid natural habitat. Different biospheres have been recreated to make these guests feel more at home. Temperate woods of conifer trees shield the bears, deer and wolves; there are pastures for herbivores and deserts of arid and semiarid regions for other creatures; the Arctic tundra for the polar bears and even a coastal shore for sea lions. This is also the home of the Russian pandas, which were the first to produce offspring in captivity. +52 55 5553 6263 www.chapultepec.df.gob. [email protected] Paseo de la Reforma, mx/ Primera Sección del Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexiko- Stadt Bosque de Chapultepec "One of the Largest Parks" The Bosque de Chapultepec, or the Chapultepec Forest, is one of Mexico City's favorite attractions. Counted among Western Hemisphere's largest urban parks, it covers close to 686 hectares (1,695 acres). Its a verdant oasis of the city that delineates tales of the Aztec era through its Montezuma cypress trees and several Mesoamerican artifacts that are by Gobierno de la Ciudad de preserved in the on-site museum. The park is also home to the México magnificent Chapultepec Castle which is a memory of the region's Spanish rulers. Apart from the castle, the Monument to the Ninos Heroes, the Carcamo, the Tlaloc's fountain and the baths of Moctezuma are some of the park's notable attractions. Del Rey, Mexiko-Stadt Six Flags México "Thrilling Fun For All" The largest amusement park in Latin America has become part of a well- known U.S. amusement conglomerate. Now known as Six Flags Mexico, it has incorporated the rides and themes of its northern domain, including an Adventure Kingdom and dizzying roller coasters. There are dining facilities available on the premises. by cezzie901 +52 55 5339 3600 www.sixflags.com.mx Carretera Picacho al Ajusco Km. 1.5, Heroes de Padierna, Tlalpan, Mexiko- Stadt Parque Nacional Desierto de los Leones "A Pine Forest & A Convent" This national park provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Located in the Delegación Cuajimalpa reached by the freeway to Toluca, there are signposts to the park surrounding a 17th Century former Carmelite monastery known as the "Desert of the Lions." Arriving by Anasofsolisga in the 1600s, the Carmelites named this area with reference to the biblical Elijah, who lived in the wilderness and the Leones (lions) are a reference to the family León, who were the monastery's legal representatives. Walk the dark tunnels and explore the cabins. You can enjoy a comfortable day in the countryside. +52 55 5814 1171 desiertodelosleones.mx/in info@desiertodelosleones. Camino al Desierto de los dex.html com.mx Leones, Cuajimalpa, Mexiko- Stadt Schließen Sie sich uns an bei: cityseeker.com Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen | DATENSCHUTZBESTIMMUNG | API | KONTAKT | Urheberrecht (COPYRIGHT) 2019 CITYSEEKER Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org).
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