A general description of some of the principal waterways, bridges, and main streets in Mexico City. Vectormap.Net provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date vector maps in Adobe Illustrator, PDF and other formats, designed for editing and printing. Please read the vector map descriptions carefully.
Principal Waterways:
- Chapultepec Lake: Located within Chapultepec Park, it’s one of the prominent artificial lakes in the city.
- Xochimilco Canals: Famous for their colorful boats called trajineras, these canals are remnants of the ancient lake system that Mexico City was built upon.
- La Viga Canal: An important historic waterway used for transportation of goods, it connects with Xochimilco.
Bridges:
- Puente de Alvarado: A historic bridge located in the heart of the city.
- Puente de la Morena: This bridge crosses the La Viga Canal.
- Puente de Nonoalco-Tlatelolco: A modern bridge connecting two important neighborhoods.
Main Streets:
- Paseo de la Reforma: One of the most iconic avenues, lined with monuments, parks, and important buildings. It’s a central location for cultural events and parades.
- Avenida Insurgentes: One of the longest streets in the world, it traverses the entire city from south to north and is a major commercial and residential thoroughfare.
- Calzada de Tlalpan: An important avenue connecting the southern part of the city, known for its historical and architectural significance.
Please verify this information with more recent sources, as urban landscapes can change, and new developments may have occurred since my last update.
Author: Kirill Shrayber, Ph.D.