by Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor. Photo: Riley Robinson.
Xochimilco’s canals, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico City, preserve remnants of Aztec waterways and chinampas (floating gardens). Visitors ride colorful trajineras, enjoy food vendors, mariachi bands, and wildlife. Scientists and farmers are working to restore axolotl habitats and revive ancient agricultural practices amidst urbanization threats.
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