Island of the Dolls, Xochimilco: Best Time to Visit | Trailwind

DestinationXochimilco, MexicoBest time to visit Island of the Dolls, Xochimilco: Mar–Apr & Nov. A chinampa hung with hundreds of decaying dolls to appease a drowned girl.

Best time: Mar–Apr & Nov

Set in: Xochimilco, Mexico

In season: ~27°C high

Climate: 7–28°C

Fares from: 36

Nearest airport: MEX

Currency: MXN

Language: Spanish

Timezone: UTC-06:00

Best time to visitTwo separate windows work best: Mar–Apr & Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.Featured in

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Pairs well with

Estadio Azteca, 4 mi away

Frida Kahlo Museum, 6 mi away

Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, 8 mi away

Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, 10 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Island of the Dolls?The best time to visit Island of the Dolls is Mar–Apr & Nov, in Xochimilco, Mexico.Where is Island of the Dolls?Island of the Dolls is in Xochimilco, Mexico. The nearest major airport is MEX.What is Island of the Dolls known for?A chinampa hung with hundreds of decaying dolls to appease a drowned girl.Keep exploring

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