Magical Xochimilco Trajineras
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The most touristy thing we've done in years! Finding the right place where we'd made reservations was a challenge. There are 11 entrance spread along the wharves for several kilometers. Be sure you find out EXACTLY what entrance you need to go to! We went for a two hour tour on a busy Sunday afternoon. The boats have space for 20. We had a dozen. There was food, and a cook aboard with a gas griddle. We had tacos, slopes and some similar thing. Tasty, not much to write home about. The adventure was the ride along the canal. One person uses a pole to move the trajinera along. If you're picturing Venice, don't. The pole is the only point in common. Picture flat-bottomed, wooden barges, acting like bumper boats, that hold 20 people seated at tables... only with no bumpers. Add smaller barges with full Mariaci bands, and even smaller ones selling food , and souvenirs, and kiddie toys, and flowers of all sorts. Hundreds of slowly moving barges, bumping, sometimes slamming, or grinding against each other. And everyone was having a great time!
Gordy GroverGordy Grover
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Honestly, it’s a magical experience. If you’re traveling solo or with just one other person, consider booking an Airbnb Experience or another agency that will put you on a trajinera (boat) with a group to lower your costs. That being said, it was really cool to have our own private guide and our own boat. If you do that and don’t pre-book, know that you really should speak some Spanish, as I haggled them down for a bit. The boat dudes charge by the hour, and honestly, you WANT to hang out and float along for at least two hours. My friend and I booked for a 1.5 hour ride, but we got back 30 min later than that, and I was sad to leave. This is a relaxing, otherworldly, peaceful way to wile away an afternoon. Yes, it’s a bit far from the city center, but SO worth it.
Sarah WrightSarah Wright
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El lugar de las trajineras es un sitio qué hay que visitar en Ciudad de México si o si, por lo pintoresco y caótico que es sin lugar a duda se puede invitar a tus amigos turista a una experiencia particular y agradable. Hay variedades de trajineras pero las distingues por sus colores en el interior ya que esto sera la señal para saber a que dueño pertenece. Los precios pueden variar dependiendo en que entrada te bajes las 2 o 3 primeras entradas te cobrarán según apariencia del turista pueden ser de $1000 a $800 pesos si decides no caminar más este será el precio y no lo podrás negociar. Si te bajas o caminas 4 o 5 entradas más encontrarás un letrero con letras gigantes con un precio establecido por viaje IDA Y VUELTA en las trajineras de $ 500 pesos por HORA sin importar la cantidad de gente LAS TRAJINERAS SON PRIVADAS. Aunque una hora es más que suficiente, ellos en el trayecto del viaje en la trajinera te ofrecerán más tiempo previó pago por supuesto, esto a decisión propia. Ellos no te obligadan, la verdad UNA HORA FUE MAS QUE SUFICIENTE para nosotros. OJO! Los $500 pesos son negociables con cada dueño de las trajineras dependiendo del grupo de personas o si eres residente local, esto es totalmente entendible. Como extranjera que soy y tener un trajinera por 1 hora para 4 adultos 2 niños por $500 pesos me parece correcto ✔ Ver lo caótico, el bullicio, los grupos de mariachi ofreciendo una serenata de compañía para tu recorrido, la música que llevan los visitantes, los vendedores de plantas, artesanías, comida, bebidas etc....a su vez divertido por lo que se ve en cada trajinera con sus visitantes que te regalan con sus comportamientos un escenario visualmente agradable. No hay ninguna vista de naturaleza o algo parecido en el trayecto del recorrido esto no se hecha en falta ya que las trajineras en sí, son la atracción. Puedes llevar tu propia comida, bebidas y música, NO hay restricciones ni obligaciones para comprar allí. El servicio público como UBER o Cabify llegan sin ningún problema y para regresar a tu destino también. Servicio al cliente correcto. Precio calidad correcto. Lo recomiendo 100%
Sandra Mia Young MélanSandra Mia Young Mélan
120
Xochimilco is a beautiful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the 21 million people of CDMX. Avoid Embarcadero Cuemanco, go to Embarcadero Nuevo Nativitas instead for a less touristy experience to see the real Chinampas, man-made agricultural islands. If people stop your taxi on the way offering other tours or say the port is closed, ignore them. They are lying to divert traffic to their businesses. Also, make sure to get the official government fixed pricelist before agreeing to a boat captain. The rate is 500mxn per hour for a private trajinera (small boat) regardless of the amount of people, and there are also fixed food, drink, and mariachi band rates from vendors that come right up to your boat.
Ashley StockdaleAshley Stockdale
30
We had the most delightful time! The cost was very reasonable at $25 USD per hour per boat (NOT PER PERSON)! One would think that this would be very touristy but we saw more locals than tourists. The ride down the canal is very interesting. You can get on and off at different shops, restaurants and attractions along the canal. You can hire a Mariachi Band to serenade you on your way. There are also "floating vendors" that will come to your boat and offer things such as elote, full lunches, sodas, beer and all sorts of souvenirs.
Ochena PrebbleOchena Prebble
40
One of the Most iconic places in Mexico city one that you definitely gotta go. They will ask for 30 to 40dlls an hr but if you are a good at talking to them you can rent a trajinera for as low as 12dlls. Its pretty much a party on water you can get anything while you’re riding these trajineras, you can hire a mariachi band per song or by the hr. (Just be smart and fight for a good deal) You can get beer, food, people selling traditional clothes, flowers. Funner and cheaper if you invite a lot of friends or family...
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