Mexico City's Aquatic Wonderland - The Ancient Waterways of Xochimilco!

Traveling to Mexico City? You MUST go to the "floating gardens" of Xochimilco and this is why....
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Mexico City is one of my favorite places in all of Mexico to visit. There is NO shortage of things to do in CDMX and perhaps the most fun thing of all is Xochimilco!!
And what exactly is Xochimilco? It is a prehispanic network of canals that used to be used for transporting goods. Now, it's a spot for both Mexicans and tourists alike to have a good time on the colorful, flat-bottom wooden boats called trajineras. (These are similar to gondolas in Italy, although very distinct in their own ways.)
It costs about 500 pesos per hour for as many people fit on the boat. Your captain will push you down the canals using a long wooden stick and make stops at various islands if you wish to grab a snack, use the bathroom, or get up and dance like our group did! It's an all-around fantastic time. If you're in Mexico City, be sure to visit Xochimilco!!
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[@MaddieGold]

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[@mwiebe2663]

I certainly liked this one, too, but if I had to pick it would be Día de la Independencia

[@christopherarkills8912]

Loved them both!

[@nataliemarvin2683]

They were both amazing!! You are out there living your best life showing us real Mexico and that is why I originally started watching your past channel. But since you started this one its even better!!! Best thing you ever did! Keep doing what youre doing Maddie. Many more happy adventures 👍😁

[@dissidentfairy4264]

I prefer English videos because my Spanish isn't that good. lol

[@orgulloverdulero6709]

Acá en la ciudad hay beseball profesional. ..Cuando puedan vayan al estadio. Y después a remar al lago. Hay hasta clases de buceo. Por cierto, hay departamentos de lujo y no cuestan lo que cuestan en la col. Del valle. Si investigan con calma ,estoy segura que se llevarán una sorpresa.

[@kaliflower9197]

I had great fun watching this video! I don't comment much but know that I am one of you biggest fans, albeit silent most of the time. Just wanted to say HI and to keep up the great work. (WOO HOO ♀girl/woman power!) I've never missed one of your videos, the old ones AND the new ones, and never plan to. I admire your strength. TRUE strength is the ability to show a full range of emotions and get back up in the morning and put one foot in front of the other.🚶‍♀ And YOU Maddie, do it with grace. Thank you.

[@elizabethm5069]

Wow 😯 I’m from Mexico City and you should mention that it is freaking dangerous to jump in to the water just like that guy did it. A lot of people have died by doing that! It’s full of vegetation, mud, etc and been under the influence of the alcohol doesn’t help either. That’s just my two cents. Be careful out there 😉

[@christopherarkills8912]

I love Mexico City, but Guanajuato is a special place that is always lively

[@lolonoir3554]

Guanajuato feels magical

[@purpurnena]

Dude, you can die if you get in the water. Don´t do that. People have drown there like, every local knows that. We have to be resposible while having fun in Xochimilco. It is very easy to get trapped by the algae and once it traps you...well, say your prayers. It's a lot of fun but I think many tourists need to know about the real risks and party responsibly, because I believe many are starting to treat Xochimilco like a springbreak kind of situation, and Cuemanco specially is a protected natural spot.

[@helenmontez2204]

I'm sorry to say this but I need to. I've been to Xochimilco and I felt a very spiritual almost reverent energy there. I felt fortunate to experience being on the boat as it floated and knowing the historical significance of those causeway made it special. Those places deserve respect. I love you Maddie and I really admire you to no end keep up your beautiful spirit but let God guide you on your travels. People can drink and party at other places but I truly believe Xochimilco should not be the place.

[@silvestrebecerra4989]

You should go to Morelia, it’s the most iconic place for Día de muertos

[@angelesgarciavilchez]

Yes, it is. And you can go to Patzcuaro easily, and continue enjoying!

[@paulyeatman303]

Morelia is more iconic than Oaxaca? I don't think so.

[@silvestrebecerra4989]

@@paulyeatman303 it is. It’s the place for Día de muertos. Not oaxaca

[@enriquesoto1]

Hi Maddie. Cuemanco is, by far, the best embarcadero. I remember when a was child, the names and decoration of trajineras, was made entirely from fresh flowers. It is a shame that it is lost. Greetings from Toluca.

[@sjanafehr144]

Such fun watching this video.. and I did notice a few "elderly" people enjoying the ride also🤣 I would fit right in!! Thanks for taking us along Maddie.

[@alexhernandez8040]

Hi Maddy, I agree Lago de Pazcuaro in Michoacán México. It's an amazing magical place. Love your videos.

[@angierangel8714]

Xochimilco was definitely a fun place to visit when I lived in Mexico. I was dating my now husband and he hired some mariachis to sing for me ❤️🎶. As for dia de los muertos, I recommend Guanajuato. It felt very authentic when I was there and I got me some cute boots while I was there. Enjoy!

[@mtnhiii]

I went to Tzintzutzan for Dia De Muertos last year and it was *everything.* It’s in the process of getting bigger and bigger so the time to go there is now. It’s a pueblo magico and it will be 10x the experience that Oaxaca or cdmx is.

[@angelesgarciavilchez]

Also you can visit Pátzcuaro, Quiroga, Capula and Morelia the same day, they are very close, and you'll enjoy every "pueblo" you visit.

[@beauteoussounds1156]

I’d love to see you celebrate in Mexico City but it looks like many people want you to party down in Guanajuato. Surprise us, Maddie! 😊

[@margaritapaige]

They look like spring breakers, gringos going nuts 😂

[@fooleos]

Glad you were the responsible one drinking water amongst a sea of drunks 😄 anywhere you go for dia de los muertos, I'm sure I will enjoy watching ✌🏼

[@MaddieGold]

There may have been a bit of mezcal in that soda water haha but I certainly wasn't doing tequila shots 😅

[@ixc3318]

Guanajuato dia de los muertos was amazing last year!! It’s a must!!

[@sylviel.3790]

hi Maddie go to Patzcuaro this is the most famous one and the city is beautiful By the way you seem to have a good time everywhere you go.the quality of yr videos is better and better we love it

[@adriabarajas6202]

The cool thing is that you are down to earth and down for anything 👍🙂

[@lindabryant3548]

I would love to see you interview a mariachi band. I want to know more about this form of music!

[@rmoore8422]

You look like you are having a great time. Glad your life has improved and you are enjoying it.😃

[@darcibeckford6848]

I think I'm about 25-30 years too old for those kind of shenanigans! Looked like everyone was having a good time though! My first instinct for Dia de Los Muertos was Mexico City as I envisioned a more massive over-the-top celebration. After extensive research however (ok, it was 5 minutes of KZbin searches), I now prefer Guanajuato. It just seems a little more intimate and atmospheric and I think it would have better opportunities to get up close.

[@darcibeckford6848]

@@ernie7065 I am not worried about age at all. Aging is a privilege of which I have become acutely grateful for over the last year. By all means enjoy what you like!

[@luzcesita11]

Her boat is just a party boat. You can totally go in a family boat. More quiet.

[@philipfareio4445]

Hi darcie is slow moving from vaccines

[@angelesgarciavilchez]

You MUST spend "Día de Muertos" in Pátzcuaro, Janitzio and Morelia. Also, there are small cities (pueblitos) nearby that also celebrate those days. Check it up, wherever you go in that region of Michoacán will be very awsome 😉👍.

[@evaortiz7327]

Día de los Muertos, in México City is definitely awesome! A must!

[@karinachavez2803]

Guanajuato for sure!!! ❤ this video was so entertaining, love seeing you out and about doing shenanigans 🤣🎉

[@libmansworld1]

I find this young woman quite courageous to strike out on her own. I wish I spoke Spanish. I went to Puerto Vallarta for two weeks and travelled along the coast and loved it.

[@arcady0]

Xochimilco was a high point of my trip to Mexico City a few years back. My only mistake was going with a large tour group. I imagine it would be a lot more fun on your own.

[@NancyChasteen]

I love this vlog so much! I have watched it over and over, just my favorite. I always wanted to do this experience. Wish they had this available all over the place 😊

[@lilmely20]

Mexico City for sure… I’m going to be there!!!!

[@LBC13]

That’s a tough one, I want to see Día de Muertos at both places!! Although I think Guanajuato would maybe be more traditional? Idk Either way looking forward to the video!

[@marryellenmonahan5585]

Probably a little late but Oaxaca for sure. Magical I'm obsessed after watching The Experience on another KZbin video

[@dkitty143]

This looks like so much fun! I am older now so not as much fun for me but I would have done this years ago! Still livin' my best life through you Maddie!!

[@morenita4u750]

Maddie I love your voice. It's so relaxing to listen to you. You would be great for making podcast. 🌼👍🌼

[@darrenoconnell9716]

Living your best life!!! Such an awesome adventure. I'm a 53 year old Venezuelan female and I still stay at hostels all over the world. Have made some lifelong friends. Haha, yes, trajineritas 😂 hugs from Florida, Carolena

[@manutd6661]

Fantastic Video looks loke you had loads of fun....looking forward to the Next

[@557Franklin]

I went with a friend on a weekday and it was quiet and not crowded. You guys had lots more fun!

[@RoadAbby]

more content in mexico city! please please please stay in Mexico city! Im from mexico city, now in california, and its awesome to see content from the city!

[@PabloLopez-tz2zq]

Hey Maddie, if you come to Michoacán for día de muertos, i can help you with everything you need , its actually pretty cheap and you will have such an amazing time. Im from Uruapan , here there is a festival called " Festival de Velas 2022 de Uruapan" please chek it out.

[@mwiebe2663]

From what I’ve seen Día de Muertos in villages in Michoacán is super special.

[@hivolco151]

looking forward to the Day of the Dead video! Looks like so much fun!

[@YoMumzinnit]

Wow, you are hella fine! Mexico is lucky to have such an infectious personality living within its culture. You seem to make all those around you happy!

[@adelavalenzuela2757]

The best place for Día de los Muertos is Lago de Patzcuaro,

[@760shadow]

In love with Maddie !

[@1111MrPalomino]

Cool video!! Lovin all your videos! Greetings from san francisco california! Un tapatio! ❤️

[@skepticalmaiden]

This! 💜 So happy to see you happy and having a blast. Go you!

[@mypphh97]

I am from Mexico but I lived last 40 + years in the US. You would think that CDMX would take care of tourist areas like Xóchimilco much better by providing decent clean facilities such as a WC. Just went to Mexico city and this is one place I avoid. Basically anywhere you go it’s the same situation. One exception with a lot of but’s is the airplane but that’s my country and it sucks at it.

[@grammasgardenofideas5081]

i really appreciate the community building here amongst your subscribers. thx maddie

[@rubylace9963]

Wow, looks like a blast!!

[@dukefloyd3965]

I like these kind of videos the most. Please make more like these

[@thedude1249]

✨Great video as always! Luv you MaddieGold. 💕💕

[@marty88ish]

Xochimilco is so much fun! You got lucky though, your group was way more fun and willing to party than the people I was put with. On my boat I was the only one drinking, oh well.

[@sharleneeaton-landis3049]

We loved Muertos in Guanajuato! And you can get there a little earlier for the tail end of the Cervantino Festival!!!

[@sarajohnson6550]

I just found your channel and I love it!! You are a fantastic story teller and have a lovely personality!! I’m hooked!👍

[@sallystites2946]

I used to watch tangerine. You were the star. Just saw a recent episode and it is no good without you. Doesn’t seem fair that he is still has the old subscribers and you have to rebuild.

[@matthewlerma7248]

This looks like soo much fun!

[@dugfriendly]

Love that you share your joy with us!

[@j.f.7576]

What a refreshing video! Nice to watch content that has an organic feel and a natural, unforced flow! Fun times!

[@Honeycomblife]

Garza blanca!!!!! is becoming a catchphrase and im here for it 😂😂😂😂

[@sandeesandee2562]

I’ve been so preoccupied with caretaking for my mom since she had a stroke almost 2 1/2 years ago that I haven’t come on your channel for such a long time…. I forgot the name of it and I recently came back a few days ago…. Bc I can’t travel and getaway although much needed respite , recently found your channel again & re-watching all those old videos so I can travel virtually through your experiences and dream a little. I’m sorry for your loss and your healt….I can relate as I’ve been having chronic health challenges myself. I’m hoping to be able to go to Baja soon but they will be quick few days getaways as I feel very anxious leaving mom alone. Keep up the good work and much love from Calif. ❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelmclaughlin1958]

Love your vlogs (and your cute friend too) the two of you are totally adorable

[@shawnmarie459]

Your videos are so much fun! Brings me back to my own escapades in my 20's & 30's ❤ I love your sparkling personality!

[@alexwallace6120]

I was a student in Mexico city for 4 1/2 months ,and no one suggested going to Xocomico .So I never went. I wish I had looks fun .Go to Gunajuato, probably smaller and more tradional.

[@lotrujillo514]

Hey girl should go to cuemanco in Mexico City or Michoacán Janitzio!! You’ll not regret it!! Have fun

[@lotrujillo514]

Any way it’s a few old movies they show janitzio day of death! Well also a lot of new videos about this Island!

[@saulmorales3431]

Me alegra verte tan feliz con tus amigos chaparrita 🥰 A la aventura de nuevo 😎 Saludos Maddie desde Oaxaca 😊

[@Alaskaventureswithbrodie]

Looks like a great time!

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

He called Maddy shortie not her friends lol

[@olgasanchez6772]

Please go to Guanajuato it would be great if you go see the mummies. I'm from US but have heard stories about that place.

[@galilali4]

You have to go to Patzcuaro for día de muertos, it is breathtaking!

[@davidmontoya9383]

Día de muertos in Pátzcuaro is very nice! Maybe you should give it a try! Btw you perfectly captured what going to Xochimilco really is like other than just enjoying the boat ride!! Glad you had a lot of fun!

[@primordialmeow7249]

What fun Maddie! Proud of you. Frankly, the only thing I would miss from the past is the doggie. 😉

[@MaddieGold]

Thanks Julia! Me too :(

[@nihx90]

Awesome!

[@festerofest4374]

What an awesome party - even though it ended in a bit of a hot mess! Love it.

[@txfarmgurl2368]

One of my favorite places in Mexico!

[@exploreconmigo9090]

I am so glad I found your Channel. I ENJOYED THIS VIDEO VERY MUCH! New Subscriber and first Like of many 😉👍 Greetings from Canada!☺️🇨🇦🍁I'm originally from beautiful Xalapa, Ver. and enjoy seeing beautiful México in your vids. Viva México! ❤️🇲🇽❤️

[@dinaflores]

Loved the video. Looks like everyone had a great time. 🎉

[@bunnybunnyyx]

I really loved this video! (I mean all the ones you create are awesome) but this one felt... idk like a really fun vlog, I really loved the voice over too c: So happy to see how much fun you're having and you're glowing too!

[@ktslittlefaith]

Wow, I have never seen these boats before! I live in Houston and Mexico City is on my bucket list. Thanks for a fun video!

[@lorenaflores4507]

Definitely Guanajuato ❤

[@steveortiz364]

Been Mexico city in 2010 an in 1976 to visit family. Also went to pyramid of the Sun ,an few other places .. pretty cool.. I traveled to other continents.. sometimes I do think about to Mexico.. I just had friend live in Mexico for 4 years.. just move back Southern California

[@zairacalvo]

So much fun! Thank you for sharing this experience. Definitely adding this experience to our next trip to Mexico 🇲🇽

[@LaurelsPeace]

My suggestion is Guanajuato. More intimate and traditional. Twenty years ago I spent my fav day of the dead in Oaxaca. 🎇

[@YourGypsy]

Guanajuato, please!

[@cometize17]

Maddie your great.

[@sparkygirl9083]

So great, I want to go

[@markgoecke2323]

I vote for Guanajuato. We loved it when we were there 30 years ago!

[@TrujilloRosalba]

It's great to see you, Maddie! I love your content, keep it coming! 🧡 🧡 🧡 🧡 🧡 🧡 GUANAJUATO, Maddie!

[@FromTrash2Treasure]

Stay in Mexico City. You are making me want to explore the city. I’ve never been interested. It would be great to get your perspective on dia de los muertos in the city.

[@Mborgb]

Mexico City but anyplace in Mexico!! Love your videos!!!

[@sylviarios5389]

Maddie so good to see you again, keep those videos coming, greetings from California

[@evaperson3976]

I live in Guanajuato. Last year, DOD was everything you'd want it to be. There's the subterranean tunnels closed to traffic and decorated with flowers, for one thing. I'm sure that this year will be even bigger.

[@MaddieGold]

Awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@huhosalazar3696]

Maddie try Jiquilpan, Patzcuaro, Tzintzuntzan, Ichan Michoacan beautiful places there

[@alexanderschwarm7755]

you are just a bundle of joy!🫠

[@MaddieGold]

aww thank you! :)

[@carlosfranco1069]

I've been there, I was there at night though. I think it's prettier at night. Great place, good food, and entertaining. I used the bathroom, and it was a regular bathroom, not like that one.

[@dianabaltmar1813]

I heard is so much fun to visit xochimilco.

[@estelladog1]

Mexico City! Love your vids. Such fun!

[@Busybeeee]

Since you have never been to Guanajuato I recommend you go there for Dia de muertos! I just left Silao and I just love Guanajuato! Weather is perfect and it’s really authentic Mexico 🥰

[@nickb470]

Do Mexico City!!! I’m hoping to move there in a year and would love to see what to expect

[@debiobrien967]

I recently heard that Isle de Janitzio Island is the place to be for Dia De Muertos

[@heyyou9244]

I absolutely fell in love with GTO omg pls do a video there

[@geezerpleasers_OG]

Looks like a blast!

[@carlosserranom4126]

guanajuato por supuesto

[@smeag9280]

Hi Maddie, would you be interested in posting a vid on your food regimen? Would love to know how you stay fit while eating insanely delicious food!

[@MaddieGold]

That’s an idea! I’ll try to include that in an upcoming video

[@sjasso32]

Hi.. I spent dia de los Muertos in Tlaquepaque in 2019.. it was absolutely amazing! I would love to go back!

[@sandiedrew4086]

Mexico city!

[@margiedavis1685]

I hope you celebrate in Guanajuato! It is so unique and since I was once a teacher instructing children from Mexico while in the USA, most of those little darlins came from Guanajuato! Please! We're getting tired of CMX.

[@rebkscorpio]

“Can I pet that dog” 😂