Trajinera
Type of boat
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A trajinera (Spanish: [tɾaxiˈneɾa]) is a traditional, flat-bottomed wooden rowing boat, suited to the conditions of Lake Xochimilco, in the borough of Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico.[1] It is propelled by a rower, who uses an oar.[2] The boat was originally used as a means of transportation across the lake. During the 20th and 21st centuries, trajineras have been used primarily for tourism rentals, with designs featuring colorful decorations and names,[3] often women's names, displayed on their canopies.[4] Travelers can listen to live Mariachi music or eat and drink while navigating the canals.[5][6]
See also
- Island of the Dolls, found within the lake
