Xoximilco: an evening among canals and tradition to get to know Cancun

Xochimilco, una tarde entre canales y tradicion para conocer Cancun

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In the extensive, diverse and extremely attractive territory of Mexico, there are places for all tastes and types of travel. If you want beach, sun and sea, you can choose among the coasts of the Caribbean and the Pacific, passing by bodies of water such as lakes, ponds, jumps, waterfalls and rivers. You’ll also find the possibility of adventure tourism, eco-tourism, and trips to unique natural landscapes.

But there is a type of travel that is positioned as one of the most interesting and is the one that we proposed to make cultural tourism and immerse ourselves in the history and in the traditions of the most emblematic places of the country. In this sense, it is worth remembering that Mexico has a large number of places that have been included in the list of Patrimony of the Humanity by the UNESCO. One of these is Xochimilco, which in the native language nahuatl, means ?field of flowers?, a magical place that invites to be traveled by browsing on channels that send us back to pre-hispanic times in which they were built.

On your trip to Cancun you can enjoy a replica of these traditional channels in the vicinity of the famous ecological park of Xcaret, known as the tour Xoximilco. There, a great adventure is waiting for you to enjoy a modern version of this legendary ride, wrapped in the magic of the Caribbean Sea and its surroundings.

What can you do in Xoximilco? In what lies its greatest attraction? Without doubt the biggest attraction is the tour of the canals stormwater runoff in a boat called the trip, which, historically, have been used to transport flowers, fruits and vegetables, among other goods. Today it is used as a transport that can guarantee you a fun ride in a place where the music and the traditions are the protagonists.

In addition to this traditional route, the tour includes:

  • Dinner with the best of mexican cuisine: you will not only enjoy an exquisite evening under the moonlight in the evening stroll along the canals, but you can also delight the palate with tasty gustillos mexicans that perfectly complement this walk is full of customs and traditions.
  • Open bar drinks: what better to accompany delicious dishes with a glass of the legendary tequila? In addition, you’ll be able to choose from a wide list of beers, as well as refreshments and fresh water.
  • Traditional mexican music: to complement this unforgettable night various music groups offer their best melodies to the visitors. There, among mariachis, groups of bolero, the jarocho, and marimba, you will enjoy a real holiday in the best style of mexican.

This walk can be done from Monday to Saturday, between 7am and 12pm. To get the most out of each activity is recommended to wear comfortable clothes. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours and can participate also children older than 5 years.

If you decide to vacation on the shores of the Mexican Caribbean, you choose the tour Xoximilco and enjoy an evening among canals and tradition in Cancun! There you will see that it has nothing to envy to the traditional ride that is offered in Mexico City, you’ll be surprised by their similarities! Enjoy!

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