Xochimilco is not a quiet sightseeing cruise. It is a 150-minute party on a brightly painted trajinera, with music, games, local drinks, food, and a guide who keeps the group involved as the canals slide by. Guides such as Ivan, Des, Omar, and Diego are especially good at mixing jokes and stories with practical tips … Read more
Xochimilco is Mexico City at its most social: a slow boat ride through old canals, with colorful trajineras, local food, music, drinks, and plenty of chances to laugh with the people sharing your boat. The ride gives you more than a pretty afternoon. It explains why these canals and their man-made floating islands still matter. … Read more
Xochimilco’s famous trajineras become a floating tequila party on this two-hour outing. You taste blanco, reposado, añejo, flavored tequila, mezcal, and pulque while guides lead games, karaoke, and group activities. Beer and tequila keep coming, and tacos or quesadillas are available from boats along the canals. I like the friendly guides, especially hosts such as … Read more
Xochimilco is Mexico City’s floating fiesta, and this shared trajinera ride leans hard into the party. You cruise the old canals, drink margaritas, tequila, mezcal, pulque, or nonalcoholic beverages, play Mexican lottery, stop for tacos on a chinampa island, and learn to make a michelada. I like the easy social setup and the chance to … Read more
Xochimilco is at its best when you see it from a decorated trajinera, with the canals sliding past and a cold drink in hand. This two-hour outing combines tequila and mezcal tasting with Mexican food, music, games, and stories about the old chinampa farming system. I like the unlimited drinks, which include tequila, flavored tequila, … Read more