Mexico’s Floating Gardens of Xochimilco Reopen to Tourists

The boats can usually hold about 20 passengers in a pinch, but are now limited to 12 passengers.

The tradition is to order food from vendors in passing boats, eat, drink and listen to mariachi music.

The boats will be allowed to operate only between 9am and 5pm. In the market, only every other artisan stall can be open on a given day.

However, there may be a bright side to Xochimilco's dilemma: With all bars and nightclubs in Mexico City closed due to the pandemic, the boats, floating gardens and nearby market may be one of the few places in the city of almost 9 million inhabitants where revelers can still drink, other than at home.

With so many people locked up at home for months, there are hopes that many city residents will want to go to Xochimilco and soak up the atmosphere — and a michelada, a local drink of beer, salt, sauce, and lime. 

(Writer & Editor: Associated Press)

Source: https://apnews.com/d398b355b14ad204450f26e922a01e61