The Origins of Xochimilco and Its Importance in Mexican Culture
Xochimilco, a place now synonymous with colorful trajineras, vibrant festivities, and lively canals, has a history dating back to pre-Hispanic times. This site, whose name in Nahuatl means “place of the flower fields,” is one of the oldest and culturally richest corners of Mexico City. The First Inhabitants and the Rise of the Chinampas Xochimilco […]
