Franciscan Monastery & Flower Market Heritage Walk
Uncover the profound colonial and indigenous history of Xochimilco dry land. Admire the fortress-like 16th-century cathedral, wander cobblestone alleys, sip traditional fermented pulque, and marvel at thousands of blooming botanical plants.
Franciscan Monastery & Flower Market Heritage Walk
Templo y Ex-Convento de San Bernardino de Siena
Step into the soaring 1535 Franciscan church featuring one of the finest plateresque gilded altarpieces in Mexico and open-air indigenous chapel ruins.
Plaza Central & Historic Clock Tower
Stroll through the shaded central plaza surrounded by civic buildings, street vendors offering nieve artisan sorbets, and shoe shine pavilions.
Mercado de Flores y Plantas Madreselva
Wander acres of indoor and outdoor greenhouses showcasing rare orchids, giant cacti, ornamental ferns, and flowering bougainvillea.
Traditional Pulqueria Tasting
Conclude at an authentic neighborhood pulqueria. Sample cured agave pulque flavored with celery, oatmeal, guava, or pine nut.
