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Xochimilco · Canal & Waterway Tourism

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Xochimilco · Canal & Waterway Tourism

The last remnant of the Aztec lake system with chinampas (floating gardens). Colorful trajinera boats operate at MXN 500/hour offering mariachi boats, food vendors, and a party atmosphere. Weekends are busiest; weekdays calmer. Infrastructure is tourist developed rated 7/10. Daily costs range MXN 1,000-2,500. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Notable attraction includes the Island of Dolls. Conservation efforts are ongoing. The local life continues with working chinampas.

Destination Overview

The last remnant of the Aztec lake system with chinampas (floating gardens). Colorful trajinera boats operate at MXN 500/hour offering mariachi boats, food vendors, and a party atmosphere. Weekends are busiest; weekdays calmer. Infrastructure is tourist developed rated 7/10. Daily costs range MXN 1,000-2,500. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Notable attraction includes the Island of Dolls. Conservation efforts are ongoing. The local life continues with working chinampas.

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Best season
None
Difficulty
3
Region
Mexico, Mexico City

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A mystical angelic figure with wings amidst vibrant red poinsettias in Xochimilco, Mexico.

Photo by Eduardo González

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Vibrant traijniera decorated with flowers on Xochimilco for Dia de Muertos.

Photo by Andres Perez

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A smiling child in traditional Dia de Muertos attire stands in a vibrant marigold field in CDMX, Mexico.

Photo by Eduardo González

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A young man on a kayaking adventure in CDMX, México, capturing nature with his camera.

Photo by Israel Torres

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Silhouettes of kayakers paddling through Xochimilco canals at sunrise in Mexico City.

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A tranquil mist-covered lake surrounded by trees in CDMX, Mexico, captured in black and white.

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