Prehispanic Xochimilco:Sailing Chinampas, axolotls, bird watching

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(13 reviews)
Mexico City, Mexico

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
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Forget the party boats full of tourists and alcohol. Discover the real Xochimilco, sailing by boat through an incredible ecosystem of pre-Hispanic canals and floating islands, a journey back in time to see what Mexico City looked like in indigenous times. We will do bird watching and visit a floating island to learn about a sustainable farm that has been passed down through several generations. You will learn about the ancestral farming technique, we will harvest and have an agroecological breakfast. You will meet one of the rarest species in the world, endemic to Xochimilco: the axolotl.
This experience is an immersion into the intimacy and heart of one of the most authentic and magical places in Mexico City. For nature-loving travellers and curious minds who want to discover and learn about the history and ecology of this World Heritage Site instead of partying.

***All our experiences are subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control***

What's Included

We will provide some cravings from Xochimilco to eat during the boat ride
Boat ticket at Xochimilco (Trajinera)
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Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If your hotel is not listed don't worry, we pick you up at any location your hotel or airbnb is in Mexico city

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Meeting point

If you would like to book a tour without round transportation, we meet at the pier Fernando Celada at the entrance of the center of Xochimilco

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will start in the heart of the town of Xochimilco, exploring its vibrant market. We will see native corn, taste handmade tlacoyos, visit a cheese factory and a traditional pulque bar, and buy some snacks for our trip along the canal.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Canales de Xochimilco

    We will go to one of the most beautiful piers in Xochimilco, away from the tourist piers to enjoy the natural beauty of this place. We will take a trajinera ride and our guide will explain the incredible history of this place, we will stop on a floating island to learn about the chinampas, the unique ancestral cultivation system developed by the Xochimilcas and some of the plants that are grown here. Finally we will visit another floating island to see and learn from the axolotls.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Pies descalzos
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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