Aztec Canals and Artificial Islets
Neighborhood: South
Phone: +52 5 5525 9380 (Información Turisticos)
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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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Trains, Taxis, and Chaos. Very Mexican. Very Fun.
I had the advantage of going with students from a local spanish language school I was attending. We ...
Reviewed by:broward_tropic from on Sep 29 2008
Waste of Time
This ride was $40 USD, it was not romantic, as I went with my bf, there are people trying to sell yo...
Reviewed by:dvsjsu22 from on Aug 18 2008
Xochimilco
The boat ride is relaxing and enjoyable, but there are two places to get on the boats. One is on the...
Reviewed by:kevin_orourke from on Jan 27 2008
