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Parque México

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"Fuente de los Cántaros" fountain in Parque México, col. Hipódromo, Condesa, Mexico City

The Parque México (English: lit. "Mexico Park"), officially Parque San Martín, is a large urban park located in Colonia Hipódromo in the Condesa area of Mexico City. It is recognized by its Art Deco architecture and decor as well as being one of the larger green areas in the city. In 1927, when the surrounding neighborhood of Colonia Hipódromo was being built, the park was developed on the former site of the horse race track of the Jockey Club de México. Today, Parque México is not only the center of Colonia Hipódromo, it is also the cultural center of the entire La Condesa section of the city.

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Parque México
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"Fuente de los Cántaros" fountain in Parque México, col. Hipódromo, Condesa, Mexico City
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