It is 30 km. from the Main Square (Zócalo). By car, go straight on Calzada de Tlalpan south direction, at Huipulco turn left in Calzada Mexico-Xochimilco and follow Xochimilco´s signpostings.
By subway (Metro) or bus, take any station at Calzada de Tlalpan to Xochimilco direction. Timing: 1hr.

We suggest a moolight ride boarding a "trajinera" (square wooden boat) especially on October, when the moon looks splendorous.
If visiting by day, do not forget sun block and mosquitoes repellant; wrap yourself up by night.

Xochimilco has been declared a cultural heritage due to its exceptional natural characteristics.You can enjoy the traditional world's image of Xochimilco visiting the "chinampas" (floating agricultural fields) notable for its horticulture, mainly flowers and vegetables. They were constructed on the last lagoon and there are more than 200 km. of sailing channels, of which about 14 km. can be visited by tourists.

You can choose from two very enjoyable routes: a long and ecological one or the traditional shorter route.

Enjoy a relaxing ride, full of colors, scents and music by boarding a "trajinera" from the Nativitas pier, which has many boats waiting to wend their way through the canals in order to visit the famous "chinampas" (floating agricultural fields) and the fantastic "Isla de las Muñecas" (Dolls Island).

If you visit Xochimilco towards the end of October and November, during the Day of the Dead, we recommend you to go to Cuemanco pier where you can see a performance representing Mexico´s most ancient legend: The legend of the "Llorona" (weeping woman) on a small island on the Tlilac Lagoon, reachable by "trajinera". Price: $150 per person. Information: Ph. 5603-8540

Other places to visit:

XOCHIMILCO'S ECOLOGICAL PARK (PARQUE ECOLÓGICO DE XOCHIMILCO): Big hectare green area of which an important percentage are lagoons, marshes and channels. The best park on its kind due to the close contact with nature. A peaceful place inside the biggest city of the world. Tues-Sun 9-18 hr.; guided visits. Monday open only on holidays.

SAN BERDARDINO DE SIENA´S (PARROQUIA DE SAN BERNARDINO DE SIENA): Church founded on the XVI century. It has an altarpiece of the franciscan ordination in this place.

NEW NATIVITAS PIER (EMBARCADERO NUEVO NATIVITAS): the best of the 9 piers due to its modern facilities and services.

XOCHITL´S MARKET (MERCADO DE XÓCHITL): close together San Bernardino´s Church. You can taste and enjoy traditional meals served a long the trajinera´s ride.

CUAHILAMA ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE (ZONA ARQUEOLÓGICA DE CUAHILAMA): Here you can find evidences of the first of seven tribes that came to settle in Mexico City´s Valley.

DOLORES OLMEDO MUSEUM (MUSEO DOLORES OLMEDO PATIÑO): it houses an important works by Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo and Angelina Belof. You can also find peacocks and "xoloescuintles" (mexican dog breed) strolling on the gardens.

CUEMANCO PIER AND ECOLOGICAL PARK (EMBARCADERO and PARQUE ECOLÓGICO DE CUEMANCO): You can have a traditional "trajinera" ride or if you wish you can practice boating and kayaking. You can also choose for a tour by train. 6-18 hr.

CUEMANCO´S ORNAMENTAL PLANTS, FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES MARKET (MERCADO DE PLANTAS, FLORES and HORTALIZAS DE CUEMANCO): Latin America biggest market and 3rd. worldwide place

Amaranto´s factory:

Tulyehualco is worldwide known for its "amaranto" production.

One can visit the principal amaranto´s factory: Olivarera Tulyehualco and try an amaranto sweet recently made.

Xochimilco´s relevant festivities:

February 2nd.: Adoration of Jesus Child Festivity ("Fiesta del Niñopa").April: Annual beauty contest: the most beautiful woman of Xochimilco ("La Flor mas bella del Ejido").
November: The legend of "La Llorona" (the weeping woman) during the Day of Death celebrations at Cuemanco pier.