A View of Mexico City Through the Xochimilco Canals

Xochimilco, dubbed “the Venice of Mexico City,” is a Unesco World Heritage Site that preserves a lot of pre-Hispanic flair. It is one of the best cultural experiences in the country’s capital. In the middle of Mexico City’s urban landscape, a long canal offers a watery glimpse into the past. Whether you’re looking to learn about the history of this ancient network of canals and the role that Xochimilco canals played in the Aztec Empire, it’s all waiting for you here. In short, much of Mexico City was made up of canals before the Spanish arrived. It was filled in by the colonists, and Xochimilco is all that remains as a reminder. Nowadays, Xochimilco is famous for its colorful trajineras and its traditional floating gardens called chinampas. You will be amazed by seeing these beautiful tourist boats floating down the narrow waterways. This is why touring around the Xochimilco canals has become super popular. If you're planning to make a stop here, there are two important things you can keep in mind. First, it is not just about partying and drinking. This place is a great stop on your Mexico City itinerary because of its rich and unique history. Also, remember that Xochimilco wouldn’t be what it is without the ability of its rowers. Navigating these watercraft requires a special talent. Show your respect to the rowers.

Mexico has a large number of world heritage sites. By 2018, there were 35 World Heritage Sites approved by UNESCO for inclusion in the World Heritage List, ranking sixth in the world in number! This trip to Mexico went to a magical place called "Venice and Wuzhen in Mexico" - Xochimilco Xochimilco, which was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1987 and can become the world The reason for the heritage is because it also preserves the history and traces of how the Mexicans fill a vast lake into land and create a living space for themselves. Although many artificial islands have been naturally restored into rivers after being captured by the Spaniards, until now, the locals still preserve the most primitive way of filling the lake and continue to produce land for habitation. Xochimilco also has a very interesting attraction - Ghost Doll Island, also known as Isla De Las Muecas. There are more than a thousand "ghost dolls" hanging on the island - in fact, they are abandoned dolls. The locals think that these dolls can play the role of exorcism, attracting a large number of tourists to explore. If you want to visit Ghost Doll Island, because you have a long distance, you need at least 4 hours to get there. However, because the ghost doll island is too famous, the locals will also hang some broken dolls on the short-distance coastal trees to "increase the atmosphere."