One of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. Imperial summer gardens for Aztec emperors of nearby Texcoco. Developed in the 15th century as a collection of plants and animals. Includes very impressive and unusual waterworks and other structures to sustain the diverse life forms.

Location, GPS coordinates:	19.4972 N 98.8180 W
Categories:	Parks and gardens
Values:	Archaeology, Architecture, Visual
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Where is located?	North America, Mexico, State of Mexico, hilltop some 7 kilometres east from Texcoco

Tetzcotzingo on the map