We traveled to the south of Mexico City during a Day fo the Dead Tour for this experience. Traffic was intense (even more so than usual, so we left 1.5 hour travel time each way from Zona Rosa). The boats were interestingly decorated and did...More

Xochimilco has been on my bucket since long before anyone had a bucket list. I first read about this wondrous, watery, flower strewn oasis on the south side of Mexico City in one my early readers that featured chapters on interesting places around the world....More

For years I had yearned to cruise through the "floating gardens" and today finally got my wish. The experience was marred by heaps of garbage on the shore and in the water. Boat and property owners could easily prevent and rectify this shameful situation. That...More

Whilst it's quite a relaxing experience once you're on the boat, getting to the area feels quite unsafe. We went in the morning and there are lots of intimidating teenagers and drunks roaming the area. We paid for a 2 hour trip and our guide...More

Rent a boat at the "Nuevo Nativistas Embarcadero." It should be 400-500 pesos for one hour. There will be bicylists trying to convince you to go to another place. Ignore them! The ride is fantastic--being approached by vendors in other boats, having mariachi bands serenading,...More

Must see if you're in Mexico City. Nothing quite like lazy floating along a canal with a massive michelada and listening to mariachi, high fiving people from other boats as they slowly pass. Please do this. I recommend bringing a group if possible as they...More

We were with a group of Mexican families who made this outing for me my most memorable moment in Mexico City. I felt so much at home, enjoying the camaraderie of the families, the meal, the mariarchi bands, the laughter, the fun. Totally unforgettable.