Xochimilco

Getting to Xochimilco

Though Xochimilco is far from the city center, it is well served by public transportation. First, take Metro Line 2 (blue line) to

Worth seeing

Chinampas. The famous floating gardens, which originate from the pre-colonial Aztec era. This was the home of the critically endangered axolotl, an amphibian honored in Aztec culture as the incarnation of a god. However, none have been seen for several years, and they are assumed to be extinct in the wild due to extensive water pollution and loss of habitat. What you will see are flowers and garden plants.

1. 01
   Xochimilco Cathedral

   Historic church built in the late 16th century.

2. 02
   Cuahilama

   Archaeological site that was once a ceremonial center of the Xochimilco people, who predated the arrival of the Aztecs.

3. 03
   Museo Dolores Olmedo

   This is one of the most important modern art museums in Mexico City.

Things to do

1. 01
   Parque Ecologico de Xochimilco

   189 hectare recreational park with lakes, cienegas (springs), canals, and gardens.

2. 02
   Nativitas Embarcadero

Where to eat

On the canals, there are some trajineras which sell sweets, tacos, boiled corn or roasted corn on the cob. There are also "restaurant boats" selling simple meals of rice, chicken in sauce, and tortillas. Vendors also stand on the shore in some places selling meals, drinks, candy, and ice cream to boats that float by.

1. 01
   Big Papi

   Burgers, wings, ribs, curly fries (called pig-tail fries here), more.

2. 02
   Fonda Tepepan

   Camino Real a Xochimilco No.1, Santa María Tepepan, Xochimilco,.

Getting around Xochimilco the local way