From then on families begin to prepare for the holidays. Closed christmas eve and christmas day. The Gringos Guide To Xochimilco Boats In Mexico City Slight North Heck know where they take you. Xochimilco christmas day . We were met by someone that offered the boat for 4000 mx pesos. Heck know where they take you. Christmas is a big deal in mexico with celebrations beginning on december 16 and not coming to a full close until february 2 for many people. Things happened fast when we alighted the car in front of the docking station where boats are lined up. Looking for the taste of authentic mexican cuisine. Experience a mexican festival in mexico. We reached there by uber. I had researched online that xochimilco is open on christmas day even though seriously everything else in mexico city is closed. Just stick to google maps. Christmas eve and christmas day a. In early december had a really wo...