{"id":3922,"date":"2015-07-30T12:06:48","date_gmt":"2015-07-30T17:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/?p=3922"},"modified":"2015-07-30T12:08:29","modified_gmt":"2015-07-30T17:08:29","slug":"xoximilco-experience-the-mexican-fiesta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/lets-retire-in-mexico\/2015\/07\/xoximilco-experience-the-mexican-fiesta\/","title":{"rendered":"Xoximilco: Experience the Mexican Fiesta!"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are ever in Mexico City, you have to visit Xochimilco. This magical town is located south of the downtown area, and it is one of the most traditional tourist destinations in the country.<\/p>\n

Xochimilco was established in the pre-Hispanic period and it covers an area of 125 km2<\/sup> (48 sq. miles). This destination is best known for its canals, and its artificial islands called chinampas<\/em>; where tourists can ride on colorful gondola-like boats called \u201ctrajineras\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Think of color, food, music and fiesta<\/em>; all rolled in with some tequila or cervezas. The trajineras offer a ride through the different neighborhoods and attractions while offering traditional Mexican dishes, drinks and mariachis serenade you with romantic or lively songs.<\/p>\n

Xoximilco: A Cool Alternative in the Riviera Maya<\/h2>\n

If this sounds like a fun experience that you can not miss, but you don\u2019t have any plan in the near future to visit Mexico city; there is an alternative right here in the Riviera Maya\u2026 Xoximilco. This amazing park is part of the Xcaret group<\/a> and it offers visitors in the Riviera Maya the opportunity to experience a fiesta in a trajinera.<\/p>\n

Each of the boats in Xoximilco is decorated to celebrate the traditions of different Mexican states, including elements of their history, culture and traditional food. This is a fun opportunity to learn more about Mexico and its culture.<\/p>\n

Xoximilco: What is Included?<\/h2>\n

Each trajinera has a long party table and can hold up to 20 people, allowing you to have fun with family and friends. It is easy to enjoy yourself when all the food, drinks and activities are included:
\nMain Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n