Written during the quarantine, the article encourages readers to plan a visit to Xochimilco from home and to buy tours online in advance from the Las Flores Nativitas dock, which has accepted online bookings since 2018. It mentions some of its packages, such as those that visit greenhouses and lagoons, the axolotl sanctuary, or the Island of the Dolls.
The article invites readers to explore the canals of Xochimilco, from the tourist area to the tranquil Ecological Zone, and recommends the tours by Trajineras Turísticas de Xochimilco, at the Las Flores Nativitas dock, which can include quesadillas on board. It highlights two stops: the Island of the Dolls and the Casa del Axólotl, an axolotl sanctuary dedicated to protecting this endemic species.
The weather in Mexico City can be very changeable: sometimes it rains, other times the sun is very strong. Even so, we always wonder how to dress for a particular place—in this case, Xochimilco.
The article reviews the horror plays staged on the canals of Xochimilco in 2019, where trajineras serve as seats facing open-air stages. It highlights “La Llorona,” then in its 26th year; “Sobrenatural,” centered on legends about witches; and “El Nahual,” at the Las Flores Nativitas dock.
Following the death of a young man who fell from a trajinera, the article gathers recommendations for visiting Xochimilco, inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1987. It explains the differences between the traditional ride and the ecological one, suggests checking each boat’s authorization plate, and summarizes the new safety measures announced by the borough government.
The article warns about unauthorized tour guides operating in Xochimilco’s dock area, an illegal practice that harms those who depend on tourism. It points out several spots where they tend to set up, such as the Glorieta de Baqueritos traffic circle and Camino Nativitas, in Barrio Xaltocan.
The article explains that it is now possible to reserve tours and trajineras departing from the Las Flores Nativitas dock online, choosing the day and extra services such as food, drinks, or music. It describes five tours, from the basic canal tour to one that includes the Axolotl Museum, the ecological area, and the Island of the Dolls.
The article presents the eighth season of “La leyenda del nahual” (The Legend of the Nahual) in Xochimilco, which premieres a new, scarier story set during the Spanish Conquest. The audience reaches a floating stage after a nighttime trajinera ride. Its producer, Carlos Díaz, highlights that the production revives local traditions and brings economic benefits to the community.
The article announces the return of “La Leyenda del Nahual en Xochimilco” (The Legend of the Nahual in Xochimilco) for the 2018 Day of the Dead season, with a trajinera ride from the Las Flores Nativitas dock. It explains popular beliefs about nahuals and reveals that the play also deals with the religious conquest and a love story.
The guide suggests must-see places in Xochimilco: trajinera rides from its docks, the church of San Bernardino de Siena, the Island of the Dolls, the flower and plant market, and the Dolores Olmedo Museum. For each site, it offers some history and practical tips for your visit.