Embarcadero Nuevo Nativitas, Boat dock in Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico
Embarcadero Nuevo Nativitas is a boat dock in Xochimilco, in the south of Mexico City. It serves as a starting point for rides on the canals, with a wide platform and colorful trajineras lined up along the water's edge.
The dock was built in the early 20th century and has been a starting point for canal trips for generations. In 2026, it was fully renovated as part of a larger effort to improve the area's tourist infrastructure.
The name Nativitas refers to the local neighborhood, and the dock is a hub for the community of remeros, the boatmen who steer the trajineras with long poles. On busy days, groups of musicians board the boats to play for passengers, adding to the festive feel of the canals.
The dock is easy to reach by taxi or public transport, and the area is flat and walkable. It is busiest on weekends and holidays, so visiting on a weekday morning gives you more space and a better choice of boats.
The renovation included a tower that captures and filters rainwater to recharge the local aquifer, a feature that visitors might not notice. The project also received a certification for zero net emissions, making it one of the first of its kind in the country.
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