Why visit Xochimilco
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 86 parks and trails, 216 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 31 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arena Drive Cinema, Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica, Anahuacalli Museum and Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura.
Weather in Xochimilco
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About Xochimilco
Xochimilco (Spanish pronunciation: [sotʃiˈmilko]; Classical Nahuatl: Xōchimīlco [ʃoːtʃiˈmiːlko] ) is a borough (Spanish: demarcación territorial) of Mexico City. The borough is centered on the formerly independent city of Xochimilco, which was established on what was the southern shore of Lake Xochimilco in the precolonial period.
From the Wikipedia article Xochimilco (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Xochimilco on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do31
Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica
School · 12.1 km
Film school in Mexico City
Centro de Relaciones Internacionales
School · 10.6 km
Research institute and school belonging to Mexico's Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
National Autonomous University of Mexico
School · 12.1 km
Public research university in Mexico
Reino Aventura
Monument and historic site · 11.9 km
Former Mexican amusement park (1982–2000)
Six Flags México
Monument and historic site · 11.9 km
Theme park in Mexico City, Mexico
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
School · 5.0 km
Public University of Mexico
Universidad del Valle de México
School · 6.4 km
Mexican Private university
Universidad Intercontinental
School · 7.6 km
Private Catholic University in Mexico City
Cinemex Prado Coapa
Cinema and theater · 5.0 km
4515 Avenida Prolongación División del Norte, Ciudad de México
19 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks26
Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura
Museum · 1.6 km
Architecture and design museum in Mexico
Cerro de la Estrella Archaeological Site
Monument and historic site · 10.0 km
Archaeological site in Mexico
Copilco
Monument and historic site · 11.8 km
Archaeological site in Mexico City, Mexico
Cuahilama
Monument and historic site · 3.7 km
Archaeological site in Mexico City, Mexico
Cuicuilco
Monument and historic site · 9.7 km
Archaeological site in Mexico
Monumento al Perro Callejero
Monument and historic site · 8.4 km
Bronze sculpture in Mexico City
Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones
Museum · 12.1 km
Museum in Mexico
Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo
Museum · 10.9 km
Large contemporary art museum on the campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Pabellón Nacional de la Biodiversidad
Museum · 10.6 km
Biology museum in Mexico City
Universum
Museum · 10.3 km
Mexico's primary museum dedicated to promoting science and technology to the public. Actuamente su directora es la Mtra. María Emilia Beyer Ruiz
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds86
Cerro de la Estrella National Park
Park · 9.8 km
National park in Mexico
Fuentes Brotantes de Tlalpan National Park
Park · 8.9 km
National park in Mexico
pimvs Ajolotario Xochimilco
Hiking and trails · 1.4 km
8 Callejón Colmena, Ciudad de México
10:00 am 16:00 pm
Xochimilco Ecological Park
Hiking and trails · 4.5 km
1 Periférico Boulevard Adolfo Ruiz Cortines, Ciudad de México
Tu-Su 05:00-17:00
74 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes216
Hacha México Sucursal Coapa
Restaurant · American, Mexican, Grill, Bar And Grill · 5.0 km
610 Calzada Acoxpa, ciudad de méxico
La Mansión Villa Coapa
Restaurant · Argentinian, Mexican · 5.9 km
3048 Avenida Canal de Miramontes, Coyoacán,CDMX
07:00-23:00
Tim Horton's
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.9 km
Avenida Canal de Miramontes, ciudad de méxico
24/7
Toks
Restaurant · Mexican · 6.0 km
04920 Calzada del Hueso 503,Colonia Fraccionamiento los Girasoles, Coyoacán,CDMX
204 more on the map.
History
The name "Xochimilco" comes from Nahuatl and means "flower field." This referred to the many flowers and other crops that were grown here on chinampas since the Middle Postclassic Period
The first human presence in the area was of hunter gatherers, who eventually settled into farming communities. The first settlements in the Xochimilco area were associated with the Cuicuilco, Copilco and Tlatilco settlements during the Classic period. The Xochimilca people, one of the Nahua groups that migrated into the Valley of Mexico, first settled around 900 CE in Cuahilama, near what is now Santa Cruz Acalpixca.
The Xochimilcas were farmers and founded their first dominion under a leader named Acatonallo. He is credited with inventing the chinampa system of agriculture to increase production. These chinampas eventually became the main producer, with crops such as corn, beans, chili peppers, squash, and more. The city of Xochimilco was founded in 919. Over time, it grew and began to dominate other areas on the south side of the lakes such as Mixquic, Tláhuac, Culhuacan and even parts of what is now the State of Morelos. From 1335 to 1347, Xochimilco had a woman ruler, Tlazocihualpilli. Legend credits her with adding a number of distinctive dishes to the area's cuisine, like as necuatolli, chileatolli, esquites and tlapiques.
From the History section of Xochimilco on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship31
Iglesia de Dios "Templo Monte Horeb"
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 5.5 km
Cerrada Décima Tercera
Shopping47
Cosméticos y Regalos Tatis
Shop · 2.0 km
10 Calle Aquiles Serdán, Ciudad de México
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries97
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco
School · 5.5 km
1100 Calzada del Hueso, Coyoacán, México, D.F.
ITESM Campus Ciudad de México
School · 4.7 km
666 Boulevard Adolfo Ruiz Cortines
Universidad Marista Ciudad de México
School · Roman Catholic · 5.5 km
928 General Leandro Valle, Ciudad de México
Departamento de Investigaciones Educativas, Centro de Investigación y Estudios Avanzados (DIE-CINVESTAV)
School · 5.2 km
235 Calzada de los Tenorios, 235 Col. Granjas Coapa, Ciudad de México
Healthcare43
Farmacias del Ahorro
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 km
32 Avenida Guadalupe I. Ramírez, Ciudad de México
Hospital Materno Infantil Xochimilco
Hospital
S/N Camino a Nativitas, Distrito Federal
Map of Xochimilco
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Getting there and nearby towns
Mexico City International Airport (MEX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 km away.
- San Miguel Topilejo 7 km southwest, about 7 min by car
- San Salvador Cuauhtenco 7 km south, about 7 min by car
- San Bartolome Xicomulco 7 km southeast, about 7 min by car
- Tezontitla 7 km southwest, about 7 min by car
- Tlalpan 8 km northwest, about 8 min by car
- San Pablo Oztotepec 8 km southeast, about 8 min by car
- San Pedro Atocpan 8 km southeast, about 8 min by car
- Mexico City 19 km north, about 19 min by car
- Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl 19 km northeast, about 19 min by car
- Ecatepec de Morelos 39 km north, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Trajinera, Jflo23, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CAYAK AMANECER EN XOCHIMILCO, Rodrigo Lazzari, CC BY 4.0
- Entrada principal centro deportivo xochimilco, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrada del deportivo Xochimilco, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vista lateral del campanario de la iglesia santuario parroquial xochimilco, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Graffiti santuario parroquial xochimilco, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Perta santuario parroquial xochimilco, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vista lateral santuario parroquial xochimilco, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Puerta de la Santuario parroquial xochimilco, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frente del Santuario parroquial Xochimilco, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Campanario santuario parroquial Xochimilco, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parte frontal de santuario parroquial xochimilco, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fachada de la alberca olímpica en el Centro deportivo xochimilco, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alberca olímpica del Centro Deportivo Xochimilco, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alberca olímpica del Centro Deportivo Xochimilco 2, Juliobh1105, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ¡Viva México en Xochimilco! 73, Cristina Zapata Pérez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ¡Viva México en Xochimilco! 85, Cristina Zapata Pérez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ¡Viva México en Xochimilco! 75, Cristina Zapata Pérez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ¡Viva México en Xochimilco! 76, Cristina Zapata Pérez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ¡Viva México en Xochimilco! 74, Cristina Zapata Pérez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrada del Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica, CENART, TSolange, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mexico city Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México UNAM, Arne Müseler, CC BY-SA 3.0 de
- UAM Recotria general, Tempusflow Diego A. Cuevas M., CC BY 2.5
- Anahuacalli3, AlejandroLinaresGarcia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Archivo Diseño y Arquitectura Dec 2013, Mdiaztuf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pirámide de Cuicuilco al Sur del Distrito Federal, Felipe huerta hdez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monumento al perro abandonado, Erick1984 (photograph), CC BY 3.0
- Museo Dolores Olmedo, Xochimilco, Ciudad de México - Entrada, Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata, CC BY-SA 4.0
- EntranceChurubuscoDF, Thelmadatter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Exterior del Museo Universitario Arte Contemporáneo 02, Luisalvaz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pabellón Nacional de la Biodiversidad, CU UNAM, Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UniversumUNAM76, AlejandroLinaresGarcia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CERRO DE LA ESTRELLA, X SUR, CC BY 2.0
- Fuente en el parque Fuentes Brotantes 06, Lore Colorado, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zoológico Los Coyotes, Ehécatl Cabrera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Templo de San Bernardino de Siena, Xochimilco - 2, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sanborns DF, Pvt.Billinghurst, CC BY 3.0
- Sede del Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación, ProtoplasmaKid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Casa en la isla de las muñecas, Psagency1990, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FrancoEspañolDF, Thelmadatter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Xochimilco, San Juan, LBM1948, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Acueductos en la alameda del sur, Germán Torreblanca, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cuahilama petroglifo1, Strongilocentrotus, CC BY 3.0
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