Venice in Mexico City? Tips for Exploring Xochimilco: Trajineras, Food, and History

Xochimilco is a UNESCO World Heritage site full of history, delicious food, and fun. Learn how to get there by Uber, trajinera pricing, how to split the cost, what there is to eat, and a brief history of this fascinating part of Mexico City.
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[@AdventuresWithUlyssa]

Ahh this was one of the coolest things I did while in Mexico!! I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did!

[@missroxyG]

What else did you do there or recommend doing?

[@OctubreDeLaTierra]

I appreciate the brief history of Xochimilco :) Thank you!

[@SpanishandGo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@chrisandevi4032]

I had the pleasure of riding in one these 20+ years ago and was looking to reminisce. Yours was the third video I watched, and by far the best one. The two of you are informative and a pleasure to watch. Enjoy your travels together.

[@CoachAdamRuns]

We love this place so much. As you said, it's a little crazy at the beginning with all the boats, but opens up after a few turns. We're going back in March. Que emocionante!

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Qué chido! Enjoy your time there when you go back. We’ll be there again in May. Un saludo. -Jim

[@stephaniefagin8332]

Quiero ir a Xochimilco! Time to organize an immersion trip to the big city again!!!

[@SpanishandGo]

You should! It’s a blast. Rumor has it, there will be some immersion opportunities early 2024. 🤫 😉

[@Spyder2002]

I was there in august 2023 loved it but I didn’t know the history. Thanks for going over the history it is an enchanting place. Flying back to Mexico City this week again. Loved the city and it’s people

[@VSS32542]

❤️ this video

[@nornironnomad]

I recently visited there too! Youve got a new subscriber 😊

[@jlarue6004]

I first heard of Xochimilco 6o years ago. It sounded like a cool place. I have been wondering what it was like today. Thank youn for showing me.

[@SpanishandGo]

We had a great time there. It’s definitely worth a visit. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@scotttea2048]

Cool video. 🌴 Hola de Connecticut

[@BrianWhitmerMusic]

Wow. Haven’t seen Xochimilco in 25 years. Looks as enchanting as ever. And I can vouch for your warning about the metro, too. Lost my passport to pickpockets on that visit.

[@SpanishandGo]

Wow, you went quite awhile ago! I’m glad it hasn’t changed much over the years. We had a blast. Sorry to hear you had a negative metro experience too. I had my phone stolen a couple of years ago in the metro. Thanks for watching! Un saludo. -Jim

[@jeffpf38]

Such a great video! I love to hear the history of the places you both travel to. Thanks for the great content!

[@SpanishandGo]

Thank you for watching! Much more to come soon. Un saludo. -Jim

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

As always, your content was very informative and your edited style was well-paced. Kudos to you! We will be in Xochimilco with a small group from Atlanta in 2 weeks. I just shared your video with them. Gracias!

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks a lot, Mike! Glad you enjoyed it. Have fun on your trip and thanks for sharing. Un saludo. -Jim

[@mexicotravelexperiences]

@@SpanishandGo Thanks Jim. I do enjoy your videos. If your future travels happen to take you to the state of Veracruz and I happen to be there (I have an apartment there), I would be happy to show you around. After exploring that state for over 20 years, I have found many off-the-beaten track places outside of the major cities where I can take you to visit. It would be a pleasure to have the two of you as my guests. Si lo deseas, podemos estar en contacto.

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Muchas gracias, Mike! We appreciate the invite. We’d love to check our the area someday. Feel free to shoot us an email and we can stay in touch that way. hola at Spanish and Go dot com. ¡Un saludo! Que tengas un excelente día. -Jim

[@snisidjejdmskpwsm]

I love so much your lessons👍👌 Thanks for everything!😊

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks for watching! We appreciate the support. Un saludo. -Jim

[@CandyOh1]

Beautiful and looks like fun! 😊❤️

[@SpanishandGo]

We loved it! Such a good time.

[@1mangofruit]

Very fun video. May looked like it was her birthday or Christmas had come early with the small quesadilla was fun.

[@TeacherCatalina]

I seriously love it! Awesome video. Makes me want to book a flight ASAP. Thanks for sharing.

[@SpanishandGo]

We had a blast. It’s definitely worth checking out. Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@williamrutkowski]

Wow, what a neat place!

[@jenniferwilson9579]

Wonderful!

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks, Jennifer! Un saludo. -Jim

[@TenoDaley]

Jim and may 🙌😍you guys are awesome

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you

[@tonyanderson6085]

Wow that looks like so much fun! Gotta love bumper boats lol.

[@SpanishandGo]

It was a blast! Bumper boats... a distinctly Mexican tradition. 😂

[@mexicanfluency]

Super cool video, guys! I somehow never went to Xochimilco the times I've hung out in CDMX. :-o

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks, Levi! It’s definitely worth a visit. Un saludo. -Jim

[@knittylibra]

I've just discovered your channel! We're headed to CDMX this summer. I'm curious - did you bring your own containers for those leftover quesadillas that you brought onto the boat with you? My husband is vegan, so I loved seeing how you ordered a vegan quesadilla!

[@two2young93]

Lovin' that hat Jim!

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Gracias, Lori! 😊 Gotta keep that sun off my face somehow. 😆 -Jim

[@erls5206]

No Hay Tos me trae aqui.

[@SpanishandGo]

¡Qué chido! ¡Bienvenid@!

[@senorliamy17]

Un quesadilla sin queso solo es un pedazo de tortilla. Con un poco de vegetales y carne.

[@SpanishandGo]

Want to join us in Mexico City? Sign up here and get $400 off: spanishandgo.com/mexico-city-promo Thanks for watching, amigos!

[@tuan-anhnghiem4344]

which port at Xichimilco did you go ?

[@jamesedwards1588]

❤️🎥

[@SpanishandGo]

Thanks for watching! -Jim

[@nicedog1]

The Island of the Dolls looks like one of the final scenes from Apocalypse Now. I expected to see Dennis Hopper come running out with his camera.

[@KaraokeGirl9322]

Do they speak english at the boat rental area?

[@SpanishandGo]

I'm not sure. I don't make a habit of speaking English while I'm in Mexico, but there's a fair chance that some people there speak English. -Jim

[@HereBeBarr]

Xochimilco + too much tequila for me = 😵 BUT Damn it's a fun time.

[@SpanishandGo]

I remember that video! 😆 It is a lot of fun. I’d definitely do it again. -Jim

[@AceHardy]

👨‍🍳

[@jeanseanmusic]

Thanks for the info! Looking forward to my trip next month and your video was very informative. Also, I agree with your views but you gave up a chance to see an endangered animal you wouldnt otherwise have seen or pet because of moral reasons. Seems silly to me. Still I respect it

[@KarenJ214]

el billete de $50 (peso) va a llevar el ajolote! no me gusta regatear tampoco porque siento que es injusto a menos que es obvio que estan provechando

[@soniarivera2383]

Queso? Nooo porqué? 💔🐄

[@SpanishandGo]

Yo sé. 😔 Teníamos una sección donde íbamos a explicar que puedes pedir una quesadilla sin queso en la Ciudad de México, pero lo cortamos. La quesadilla de May no tenía queso, pero la mía sí tenía. Siempre decimos que comemos mayormente una dieta vegana con unas excepciones en México. Pero sí, preferimos comer vegano. Yo estaba demasiado débil en este caso. Pero la quesadilla mas grande que comimos en la trajinera no tenía queso. ¡Gracias por vernos! Un saludo. -Jim