11 comments | Took the famous Xochimilco boat ride and this place is...

#Sabíasque Xochimilco es una palabra del náhuatl compuesta por xochitl flor,milli tierra de labraza y co, locativo?Por lo tanto significa “la cementera de las flores” o incluso “Campo donde se cultivan las flores”. En esta filmación de la década de los cuarenta se pueden apreciar sus canales, sus campos de cultivos, sus ahuejotes. En tiempos prehispánicos, Xóchimilco fue fundada antes que la propia Tenochtitlan o Tlatelolco! #xochimilco #mexico #mexicolindoyquerido #mexicocheck #cdmx🇲🇽 #cdmxli

A Dawn Beyond Time… The Soul of Xochimilco Awaits. At the break of dawn, the world stands still. The first rays of light dance upon ancient waters… and in that silence, you feel the heartbeat of Mexico. Glide through the canals of Xochimilco, where nature and history flow as one. Taste the softness of handmade tamales, the warmth of authentic Mexican coffee, and the poetry of life unfolding on a floating garden, just as it has for over 1,200 years. Guided by local farmers, you’ll learn the sacre

614K views · 4.6K shares | In the canals of Xochimilco, Mexico, there's an island covered in mutilated and dismembered dolls. It's said the island is haunted by the spirit of a girl who died there. Let's check it out... | Great Big Story | Facebook