Floating Gardens of Xochimilco - 16038 Ciudad de México

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Juist nu vlak na Corona heel goed te doen! Gezellig, lekker bootje varen en biertjes drinken. Je hoort/leest over onveiligheid en junks maar niets van gemerkt. Juist gezellig en leuke sfeer!

Amazing

Beautiful experience

Waited a lifetime to be here- very expensive, couldn't even go to the island of the dolls, because they only take cash- and a LOT- like more than you would expect to be carrying around with you. No credit cards accepted, and you don't find out about whatever extra charges there are until you're already on the boats. Bummer if you usually only carry what you need and leave the rest in the car or hotel safe! However- the locals/guide made it very cool for me. Photos cost extra in addition to extraordinary amount for entrance ($1000 pesos/hr- cash only, minimum 2 hrs.) Pretty cool that UNESCO protects the area, and the locals are extremely supportive of protective measures on the canal. These families have been here for over 10 generations, which is very exclusive! Compared to other places in Mexico, this was by far the most expensive, and with zero pictures to show for it.

Very different aspect in touring Mexico City. Yes, some call it a tourist trap attraction but it really isn't. It is a much calming respite from the busy life of Mexico City, be it the Historical Center or Coyoacán crowds. One doesn't need more than one hour and the different boats peddling their souvenir wares or offering Mariachi entertainment are not a nuisance at all. Please bear in mind that before the Conquista by Hernán Cortés, his troops and his Amerindian allies, the old capital of the Aztec Empire Tenochtilan was an island in the middle of a lake crisscrossed by many a water causeway. The Floating Gardens of Xochimilko can give you a very abstract idea what the place looked like prior to 1521.

It’s an experience. Fun hour to relax floating listening to music eating and drinking. You can get your own boat for $25 USD per hour. Food is cooked on another boat that comes up and hooks on. $5-10 for enchiladas or tacos.

Pier Fernando Celada / Embarcadero Fernando Celada is the name with more reviews. Even before you arrive at the floating gardens there will be people knocking on your Uber/taxi window trying to sell you on a tour of Xochimilco. None of them were on the side of the floating gardens, they must not be allowed to cross the street. Just walk to the boat area and ignore everyone else trying to sell to you. We went to the ticket window and were directed to a gentlemen with red hat and red shirt that briefly gave us information, asked how long of a tour we wanted, 1 hour (500 pesos), 2 hours (1000 pesos) etc. He called over one of the boat guys and that gentlemen led us down to the boat and was very nice. We didn’t have to pay anything until we got back. Along the way a boat pulled up besides us that was selling Corona for $40 pesos, delicious chicken and cheese quesadillas for $35 each, and waters for $30. Our “guide” kept pushing both boats along as they cooked the food right in front of us. My only regret was not ordering more food. The boat goes along somewhat slow, but it’s very quiet along the way with just nosies from animals and the occasional backyard stereo system. We did not have pesos after buying food, but we ended up just paying/tipping a little extra in USD for the ride and it was around 750 pesos with food for 3 people and the 1 hour tour. Pros: Food along the way, very peaceful, lots of wildlife. Cons: Very little English spoken here, they just need some sort of official information /ticket booth somewhere near to make things a little more comfortable, the water/some houses along the waterway were a little dirty.