The report portrays life on the canals of Xochimilco through don Delfino, a local boatman who began working on the trajineras as a child and explains how the boats are traditionally named. He says the trade has supported his family for generations, and the piece reviews the area's main docks and attractions.
Summary of an article originally published in Noticieros Televisa. Read the original article (in Spanish)
The article celebrates the reopening of Xochimilco after months of lockdown and encourages readers to book a trajinera ride on the official website of the Las Flores Nativitas dock. It also suggests extending the visit at the quesadilla and pulque spots around the canals.
The article reports that the Xochimilco borough government announced the reopening of its 11 docks after five months without activity due to the pandemic. It reviews the rules that accompanied the trajineras' return and explains how to book tours online at the Las Flores Nativitas dock.
The article announces that the Las Flores Nativitas dock is resuming its trajinera tours after months of pandemic closure. It describes the available tours—basic, open-ended, traditional, ecological, party, complete, and Island of the Dolls—and the extra services, and warns that the lack of activity allowed water hyacinth to spread in the canals.
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