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Postcards of Xochimilco

This small center, not far from Mexico City, is well-known for its larke network of canals, remnants of the ancient Lake Xochimilco. The traditional typical boats covered with flowers are called trajineras.

Place: Xochimilco - the decorated boats taking visitors through the canals
Details: written and postmarked 1979, posted to the UK, with original Mexican stamp of 5.30, small format with rounded edges
Item: xochimilco-0001
Price: 2.50 EUR

Place: Xochimilco - fine view of the Xochimilco floating gardens, with the typical flower-decked boats that carry tourists along the canals.
Details: written, posted to England, 1970s?, original Mexican stamp, small format
Item: xochimilco-0002
Price: 2.50 EUR