Xochimilco + Ciudad Universitaria

Description

Get ready to explore south of Mexico City and see the historic buildings and murals designed by renowned Mexican artists. Later, visit Xochimilco and know the details about its ancient lake and its canal system dating back to the time of the Aztecs, all aboard a traditional trajinera.

Walk along Avenida de los Insurgentes, the second longest in the world, on your way to the Fuente de Cibeles, an exact replica of the Madrid fountain and symbol of brotherhood between Spain and Mexico.

Admire the murals of the Polyforum Cultural Siqueiros and then pass through Plaza México, the largest bullring in the world. Continue your journey towards University City, to tour the UNAM campus. Here you can admire the impressive murals of the famous artist Diego Rivera, who portray the history of Mexico.

Head towards Xochimilco, which in Nahuatl means "Milpa de las flores", to visit the remnants of an ancient lake and the pre-Hispanic settlements on the banks of it. Discover the elaborate Aztec channel system that connected pre-Columbian cities and villages, and see the floating gardens or chinampas as you cruise aboard a traditional and colorful trajinera. These boats of colorful colors take you to visit this site, World Heritage by Unesco, to the rhythm of the mariachis, before returning to your hotel.