Xochimilco

Mexico City

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Xochimilco

Located in the south of Mexico City, Xochimilco is an area of lush gardens and canals with colourful boats leisurely sailing back and forth. Some know Xochimilco as the “Venice of Mexico”. Relax on board one of the boats, you can eat, drink and have your one music inside it, stroll along flower beds and visit the local wildlife preserve. You won't regret coming here. The basic boat tour takes you along the main canal and lasts about an hour. The boat ride is best enjoyed in a group.

Do & See

With its 16 delegaciones (boroughs) divided into several hundred colonias (neighbourhoods), there is always something new to explore around Mexico City. While the historic centre of the city with the National Palace, the Mexico City Cathedral and the Palace of Fine Arts is a magnet for tourists, opportunities to have a good time abound both here and beyond. Climb the Teotihuacán Pyramid of the Sun, one of the largest of its kind, browse through amazing creations at craft markets or relax in the Viveros de Coyoacán public park.