Mexico City: Xochimilco, Coyoacán and University City Tour – Greater Mexico City, Mexico

EXPERIENCE

Begin your experience by visiting a craft center dedicated to silverwork in the popular neighborhood of Peralvillo. Your adventure continues at the Xochimilco Lake, where you’ll take a ride on a traditional boat called a “trajinera”. You’ll get to appreciate the canals and especially the chinampas, which were artificial islands designed by pre-Hispanic peoples, such as the Aztecs, to populate the region’s lake. During your boat ride, you can take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy music from a mariachi band on the trajinera (the cost of the mariachi is not included).

The next stop is the central campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Here, you’ll admire the “functionalist” architecture and the impressive murals at the Olympic Stadium and the Central Library, attributed to Diego Rivera and Juan O’Gorman, prominent figures in the Mexican muralist movement.

To conclude your experience, you’ll explore the charming neighborhood of Coyoacan. You’ll visit the main street, Francisco Sosa, which is adorned with gardens and colonial houses. Additionally, you’ll discover the heart of Coyoacán, including the San Juan Bautista church, Hidalgo Garden, and the monument commemorating the neighborhood’s foundation.

HIGHLIGHTS

Uncover the secrets of the ancient life of Mexico city
Explore one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the city, Coyoacán
Get to know the central campus of one of the best universities in Mexico
Ride around the lake of Xochimilco.

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