Trajinera
A trajinera (Spanish: [tɾaxiˈneɾa]) is a traditional, flat-bottomed wooden rowing boat, suited to the conditions of Lake Xochimilco, in the borough of Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico.[1] It is propelled by a rower, who uses an oar.[2] The boat was originally used as a means of transportation across the lake. During the 20th and 21st centuries, trajineras have been used primarily for tourism rentals, with designs featuring colorful decorations and names,[3] often women's names, displayed on their canopies.[4] Travelers can listen to live Mariachi music or eat and drink while navigating the canals.[5][6]
See also
[edit]- Island of the Dolls, found within the lake
References
[edit]- ↑ "Tragedy Leads to Big Changes for One of This City's Most Popular Attractions". Fodor's. 11 September 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ↑ McDonnell, Patrick J. (21 March 2024). "This mega-city is running out of water. What will 22 million people do when the taps run dry?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ↑ Lahoz, Use (25 January 2024). "Xochimilco, the magical lake where tourism, sustainability and folklore come together". El País. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ↑ Zaragoza, Alex (2 January 2017). "In Mexico City, A Technicolor Borough Serves Up Tasty Street Foods — On Water". NPR. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ↑ Freeman, Sarah (25 January 2022). "This fragile wetland is dying. Tour boats could be its unlikely savior". National Geographic. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
- ↑ "Xochimilco". Time Out. 1 October 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2026.
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