Chalupas on the canals of the Xochimilco gardens, south of Mexico City, Mexico

Chalupas on the canalsof the Xochimilco gardens, south of Mexico City, Mexico

Every year more and more locals and tourists visit the Xochimilco canals 17 miles south of the mexican capital, to stroll, dine and listen to mariachi bands - often aboard these colourful barges)trineras or chalupas)