Leones, Desierto de los

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Historic monastery building with domed towers and a formal garden in front, surrounded by trees in Desierto de los Leones National Park, Mexico City.

Leones, Desierto de los

national park, Mexico

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…and its first national park, Desierto de los Leones (“Desert of the Lions”), near Mexico City in 1917. The backbone of the park system was created by two presidents: during the 1930s Lázaro Cárdenas established some 40 national parks and 7 reserves, and José López Portillo (1976–82) added another 9…
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…and its first national park, Desierto de los Leones (“Desert of the Lions”), near Mexico City in 1917. The backbone of the park system was created by two presidents: during the 1930s Lázaro Cárdenas established some 40 national parks and 7 reserves, and José López Portillo (1976–82) added another 9…
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