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- Spanish
We will cruise through the canals of Xochimilco all while enjoying authentic Mexican food, drinks and music!
We will meet at the docks of Xochimilco.
Once aboard our colorful trajinera:
We’ll tell you about the history of the site and take in the natural beauty of the area.
You’ll learn how to drink Mezcal and Tequila the Mexican way (actually appreciating it and with delicious chasers).
Hungry? Snacks and a traditional homemade Mexican dish, prepared by a local family, will be served along the way.
We'll get to see Axolotes (an amphibian endemic to Xochimilco) and other special chinampas (man-made islands) along the way.
There will be plenty of good Latin music and dancing, so be ready to enjoy a lively and fun atmosphere!
We've been running tours in Xochimilco since 2019!
Interested in a particular date? Send us a message to check our availability.
Bathrooms along the way are rustic and cost 5 pesos each time.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
When you are getting dropped off by the parking lot of Embarcadero Cuemanco, you will see painted arches towards the middle of the parking lot. The meeting point is past the arches, under the white tarp next to the information booth.
Itinerary
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Xochimilco, declared a World Heritage Site in 1987, means "flower field" and refers to the many flowers and other crops that have been grown here on chinampas (small artificial islands) since the pre-Hispanic period. Discover its colors, sounds and natural beauty as you float along the canals lined with gardens and curtains of trees on brightly decorated trajineras (traditional boat). Take this magnificent tour as you enjoy local delicacies!
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Hear the legend of La Llorona and walk around the Chinampa of Don Pino to enjoy the sights at Laguna Tlilac.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Enjoy a fresh-cooked meal by a local family and relax at Chinampa Onkali
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Meet the endemic Axolote of Xochimilco!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bathrooms along the way are rustic and cost 5 pesos each time.
- Alcoholic beverages consumption must be 18+ years old.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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