Hire a colorful punt, or trajinera, at the famed floating gardens of Xochimilco dating back to Aztec times.  Pass other boats carrying mariachi musicians or marimba bands, taco and beer vendors and absorb the festive atmosphere.  In Mexico, every day is a fiesta! Arriba!

Cow Tip #1:  The canals are particularly popular on the weekends and during public holidays, when many Mexican families and tourists rent boats complete with musicians and food.  What a great way to celebrate a birthday or special occasion.  Feliz compleanos!

Cow Tip #2:  Although Xochimilco is located within Mexico City, it is almost 30km south of the city center.  Complete your excursion with a visit to nearby Museo Frida Kahlo, the Blue House she shared with Diego Rivera, and Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), a UNESCO world heritage site with murals covering University buildings