Xochimilco Quiz

What is the translation of the name Xochimilco from Nahuatl to Spanish?

• The land of the lakes

• The flower bed

• The place of the flowers

• The garden of Mexico

How did Jim and May travel to Xochimilco from Mexico City?

• By metro and bus

• By Uber

• By walking

• By taxi

What is the cost of hiring a private service for a trajinera if you are not with a group of people?

• $200 pesos

• $400 pesos

• $300 pesos

• $500 pesos

What is the significance of the chinampas in Xochimilco?

• They are historical monuments

• They are man-made islands for agriculture

• They are traditional Mexican dances

• They are ancient Mesoamerican boats

What is the reason behind the extinction of most of the canals in Xochimilco in the 1940s?

• Industrial pollution

• Government intervention

• Poor management of natural resources

• Natural disasters

What is the emblematic animal of Xochimilco that is endangered?

• Axolotl

• Crocodile

• Turtle

• Iguana

What is the cost of a two-hour boat tour for four people in Xochimilco?

• $200 pesos

• $800 pesos

• $400 pesos

• $600 pesos

What is the meaning of the Spanish phrase 'El camino es el destino'?

• The destination is the journey

• The journey is the destination

• The goal is the path

• The path is the goal

What is the main source of food for the people of Mexico City from the chinampas?

• Fruits and vegetables

• Fish and seafood

• Meat and dairy products

• Grains and legumes

What is the significance of the Canal de La Viga in Xochimilco?

• It was a tourist attraction in the early 1900s

• It was used for industrial transportation

• It was a natural habitat for wildlife

• It was a source of drinking water