Before the Spanish colonization in 1525, there was a huge lake that surrounded Mexico City's downtown. The Spanish empire drained the surrounding lake over centuries and expanded Mexico City onto the new land.

Lake Xochimilco is the only lake that survived but it is disappearing due to urban sprawl and no government action.

Currently, there are a few channel crossings that the local 'Xochimilcas' use as another means of transportation to avoid traffic jams, the boats they use are called 'trajineras'.

This hill is called Monte Alto which means Tall Hill in spanish. Found this beautiful hill riding in the Municipality of Valle de Bravo in the State of Mexico. This hill is very loved by the local community and well preserved. It is mainly used for paragliding.

This place has changed a lot over the years, it has become a really touristy place by many americans but also by rich mexican people that owns a second home there. There's a lot of real state speculation with the land in the region and that's displacing the locals. Only time wil tell the future of this region.