The name "Xochimilco " derives from the nahuatl, xochi 40 words; 41 flower; Mili ( place ) so the more correct translation into the Spanish would be "Place of flowers "On the other hand Xochimilco is one of the 16 boroughs in which the Federal District is divided and distinguished mainly by their famous "Chinampas " the recognition that it acquired in 1987 as "34 World heritage;