Xochimilco Collection

Waterfowl at dawn with mist, including Great blue heron (Ardea herodias herodias), American avocet (Recurvirostra americana), Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata), Xochimilco wetlands, Mexico City

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Tenochtitlan, capital city of Aztec Mexico, an Island connected by causeways to land, 1520s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an early Spanish colonial map

A Mexican girl carrying her younger brother
A delightful photographic postcard of a young Mexican Indian girl carrying her even younger brother in a shawl sling on her back. She is wearing sandals and chews on a piece of white cord or string

Mexico, Mexico City, Xochimilco, colourful trajinera boats moored in canal

Food vendor at the Floating Gardens in Xochimilco, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mexico City, Mexico, North America

Colourful boats at the Floating Gardens in Xochimilco, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mexico City, Mexico, North America

Close up of the colourful wooden boats at the Floating Gardens in Xochimilco, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mexico City, Mexico, North America

Line of colourful boats at the Floating Gardens in Xochimilco, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mexico City, Mexico, North America

Pinatas, Market, Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico, North America

Brightly painted boats, Xochimilco, Trajinera, Floating Gardens, Canals, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mexico City, Mexico, North America

San Bernardino Church, Market, Xochimilco, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mexico City, Mexico, North America

San Bernardino Church, Xochimilco, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mexico City, Mexico, North America

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Aztec merchants on a canal in Tenochtitlan before the Spanish conquest. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Experience the vibrant beauty of Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico City. Take a leisurely ride on one of the colourful trajinera boats, moored along the picturesque canals. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history as you explore the Floating Gardens, where food vendors offer delicious local delicacies. Marvel at the intricate details of these brightly painted wooden boats up close and capture unforgettable memories. Join a line of colourful boats gliding through the waterways, creating a mesmerizing sight that will leave you in awe. Don't miss out on visiting the lively market filled with pinatas and other traditional Mexican crafts. And while you're here, make sure to visit San Bernardino Church, adding another layer of charm to this enchanting destination. Discover Xochimilco's unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage for an experience like no other.