Title: Las chinampas
Description: Describes history and assesses current status of world-famous "floating gardens" of Xochimilco south of Mexico City, listed as world cultural heritage by UNESCO.  Catalogs and characterizes components of this heritage, which dates back to pre-Hispanic time, including land, flora, human settlements and architectural monuments.
Subjects: Chinampas, Cultural property, Natural resources, Traditional farming, Environmental aspects
Places: Mexico, Mexico City