Not only in Xochimilco are there trajineras! Escape to the trajineras of Teúl

The trajineras of Teul They are a very picturesque and representative type of boat of the region. Find here everything you need to escape to this magnificent Magic Town.

What makes Teúl special?

This Magical Town with buildings from the 13th century is guarded by quarry gargoyles, mansions, orange trees and impeccable cobblestone walkways. Despite his imposing figure worthy of a painting, Teul welcomes tourists with wonderful scenery. Here the time passes calmly and the climate is friendly. Another of the hidden wonders in the area is its mezcal. And it is that by having fertile fields for blue agave, the preparation of this powerful drink is a great tradition.

The gastronomic region to which this municipality belongs is characterized by the diversity of ingredients, which are the product of the abundance that the land gives. The canyon region has the warmest and most humid climate in the state, which is why the flavors will present very marked differences compared to those of the other regions that make up Teul.

Take into account that these are the traditional dishes of the gastronomy of the municipality of Teul: the pipián, the tasty oven gorditas, the ranch cheese and the cottage cheese. In the surroundings you can find various shops and restaurants. Do not miss the opportunity to try the delicacies of the region!

The trajineras of Teúl

The trajinera is a type of flat-bottomed boat made of planks and waterproofed with a petroleum rubber that in Mexico it’s called chapopote. In fact, the use of trajineras dates back to the time of the Aztec Empire and the old Tenochtitlán. And thanks to these trajineras, the Xochimilco Canals They are one of the most emblematic places in the City of Mexico. It can be said that it is precisely these traditions that prompted Teul to take advantage of the geographical elements of its territory to pamper tourists.

In fact, in Teúl there is a very particular hydrological event, ideal for navigating trajineras: La Presa la Ticuata or Manuel Caloca. This dam was inaugurated in September of the year 1982 by the then president of the republic Jose Lopez Portillo. At the time the sole purpose of the dam was to store water, however, over time it became a tourist attraction. And it is that on the pier of this wonderful dam, you can see two traditional trajineras that seem to be welcoming you to a wonderful experience. The Ticuata Y the caxcana They are boats inspired by those of the iconic Xochimilcothis with the intention of transporting tourists who want to discover Teul. Dare to navigate the calm waters of the dam in them!

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If you go to the trajineras of Teúl, take into account the following:

the tourss have a cost of approximately 350 per hour

Each trajinera has a capacity of 15 to 20 people

We recommend that you add products made in the town to your food and drinks. For example, buy white, reposado, or aged mezcal. We also recommend trying the flavored agave creams, among which you can find coconut, coffee, passion fruit, piña colada, almonds or pine nuts.

Do you want to escape to Teul? discover and plan here an unforgettable experience