A Guide to Riding on a Trajinera Gondola

As you might have heard before, Mexicans are especially good when it comes to fiestas. The party spirit runs through their souls–with just about anything requiring a full-blown celebration of dance, food and drinks. Mexico bursts with a vibrant colorful atmosphere that is, simply put, contagious.

Now imagine this: there is a quintessential network of gorgeous canals that reflects a rainbow-like assortment of colors. Beautiful trajineras (gondolas) donned with unique names glide gracefully along the Xochimilco canals, with musicians, vendors, and a gleeful vibe all around.

Honestly, going to Xochimilco is one of those things you have to do if you ever visit Mexico City. The Floating Gardens are insanely popular amongst tourists and locals, and for good reason! I can tell you from personal experience that this will be a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience that is impossible to recreate anywhere else.

About Xochimilco Mexico

Xochimilco is actually a borough south of Mexico City,…