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Avenida México Xochimilco
Xochimilco
16500 Mexico City
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+52 5 5525 9380 (Información Turisticos)
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Neighborhood :
South
A living testimony to the canals of Mexico before the conquest, Xochimilco also attests to the period of the Viceroyalty. Meaning "Land of Flowers," it is a landscape of 176 kilometers of ancient canals called chinampas, built for irrigation and transportation by the Aztecs. Artificial islets were created by layering logs, earth, mud and roots tied with vine, and planting ahuejote, a native plant whose tough roots bind the walls of the chinampas. Today, Xochimilco has been regenerated and visitors can take a trip on wooden boats trimmed with beautiful fresh flowers. The 14 kilometers of navigable waterway are lined with vendors selling their wares and delicacies, and groups of mariachi or marimba serenading them from wooden boats.
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Trip Advisor Reviews
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“Venice it's not!”
OK Xochimilco (pronounce Sho-shimil - ko) is a must see in Mexico City and it's a pleasant enough way to wile away an afternoon. But I cannot g...
“fabulous!”
This was one of the most fun, interesting activities in Mexico City! We loved this because it was so different than the usual activities. We to...
“Not to be missed!”
I have been to Xochimilco twice and enjoyed it both times. I am now emailing a friend of mine, who is living in Queretaro, Mexico to tell her t...
“Charming for kids of all ages”
I took my 7 yr old daughter to Mexico City in June 07, we rode the subway ALL the way to Xochimilco. Took forever, but gave us a good look at "...
“A fun place to visit”
Xochimilco is a really fun place to visit. You rent a trajinera, we paid about $20 USD for 16 people for about 2 hours (Prices are generally pe...
“Beautiful, could have been better”
Very beautiful and scenic trajinera ride. Many different canals, just be sure to select a canal that will suit your needs. Colorful boats and w...
Yahoo Travel Reviews
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Aesome place to go
Cool place really interesting everyone should and do not miss the show or the tours!!!!Losts of history about mexico and the imfo will strecth ...
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