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In the America's with David Yetman
Mexico City's Markets: a Millennium of Trade
Season 5
Episode 503
David and his team travel through Mexico City, which sits on the foundations of the ancient Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlán. They stop in the historic flower market, brave their way through the controversial market of witches and contemplate an array of merchandise at a flea market. They follow the route of ancient canals and board a boat for a ride through the floating gardens of Xochimilco.
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