Canals of Xochimilco; Floating Fiesta for Families

Xochimilco is often referred to as the Venice of Mexico because of its canals and gondola-type boats, called trajineras. This floating fiesta reminds me more of tying up with a bunch of other boats at Grand Lake! It is important to remember that Mexico City was actually built on a lake. Historically, there were many of these canals, which…