The Chinampas of Xochimilco — Floating Fields

I, Pancho Villa, ride out of the dust to tell you of the chinampas, the floating gardens of Xochimilco! Long ago, our ancestors built these islands to feed an empire, and today, they are the soul of the city. Did you know that just miles from the towering Estadio Azteca, young warriors still kick the ball along these ancient waters? As the sun sets over the canals, the green of the field and the green of the leaves become one, fueling the spirit of El Tri!