Flor de Chinampas Museum | Chinampaxóchitl

A living tribute to the flowers, the chinampas, and the spirit of Xochimilco

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What Makes It Special?

This community museum is located in the heart of the chinampa district and is dedicated to preserving Xochimilco’s floral traditions. It pays tribute to the ancestral knowledge of the edible, medicinal, and ornamental flowers grown in the chinampas, as well as to their cultural significance in the identity of the southern part of the city.

Did You Know…?

Chinampaxochitl means “flower of the chinampa” in Nahuatl, reflecting the importance of this ancient agricultural practice. The museum offers tours, workshops, natural products for sale, and environmental education activities right among the canals and gardens of Xochimilco.

Don’t Miss

The axolotl, a famous amphibian unique to the region and endangered, is on display at the museum for visitors to see up close.

Plan Your Visit

Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco, Anillo Periférico Canal de Garay, I, Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco, 16043 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Opening Hours:

Tuesday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Admission:

Free admission

Recommended Visit Time:

45 minutes to 1 hour

Ideal For:

Nature loversAlternative tourismFamiliesStudentsThose interested in traditional knowledge

How to Get There

Periférico Oriente (Line 12) – for use in conjunction with local public transportation

Xochimilco Ecological Park – 5-minute walk

Periférico Ring Road and Garay Canal – 5-minute walk

The museum is located within Xochimilco Ecological Park, making it the perfect place to spend the day and explore

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Xochimilco for kids and families

This is the pefect experience to enjoy Xochimilco with kids, activities that you will enjoy surrounded by nature and connecting with this ancestral and emblematic place in Mexico City.

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