Prehispanic Xochimilco: Market, chinampas and axolotls

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4 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: German and 3 more

Hello! We are Pies Descalzos, originally from Xochimilco. We would love to share with you the richness of our town, starting with the gastronomy and the artificial islands designed for planting: the chinampas. We will travel by trajinera (big canoe) and tell you all about the history of Xochimilco. We will stop on an island to explain the ancestral cultivation technique developed in this place, unique in the world and part of the world's agricultural heritage. We will tell you about the flower, the fauna and we will take you to meet the axolotl.

***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)
Tips

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

The tour will end at Museo Frida Kahlo in Coyoacan

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

    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
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Cancellation Policy

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

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