Kayaking adventure through the Xochimilco and Frida Kahlo Canals

Mexico City, Mexico
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Duration5h - 6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Dazzling with spectacular sunrise or sunset views in the floating gardens of Xochimilco, last canals of Mexico City, which are still preserved in a quiet and full of nature. You can also learn about “chinampas, a form of pre-Hispanic cultivation that is still practiced in the community. You will learn about the ecosystem of the place, especially the Ajolote or also known as Water Monster.
Finally, we will walk the quiet streets of the San Angel neighborhood, an exclusive place full of culture, tradition and art. We will go to the Frida Kahlo Museum, or also called The Blue House, where the celebrated painter Frida Kahlo was born, raised and died to visit only from the outside and talk about her work and life.
Important: Admission to the Frida Kahlo Museum is not included, being an optional cost for the visitor

What's included

  • Visit to chinampa demonstration
  • Guide during the visit
  • Kayak rental and safety equipment
  • Lunch in chinampa (vegetarian and vegan option available)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Access to Xochimilco Ecological Reserve
  • Visit to the San Angel neighborhood
  • Tips
  • Admission to Frida Kahlo Museum

What to expect

  1. Canales de Xochimilco
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Known as the floating gardens of Mexico City, the Xochimilco canals are the vestiges of the canals that were used in pre-Hispanic times for navigation and trade with the Mexica. Dazzle yourself with the breathtaking sunrise or sunset views and know everything about the construction of this growing system.
  2. San Angel
    1h
    Discover one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Mexico City, San Angel has been one of the most exclusive places where culture and history meet. San Angel is characterized by colorful colonial buildings, cozy cafeterias and cobblestone streets.
  3. Museo Frida Kahlo
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Also known as La Casa Azul, it was the residence of the celebrated painter Frida Kahlo and her family, as well as her husband Diego Rivera. We will get to know the building outside and talk about its life and work. Admission to the Museum is NOT included, being an optional cost for the visitor.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

In case your hotel is within the authorized area, the meeting with the guide will be outside the hotel. The guide is not allowed to enter the hotels or wait for guests in the lobby.
A Y&D guide or coordinator will contact you a day early by Whatsapp or chat on this platform to give more details of your pickup.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important: Admission to the Frida Kahlo Museum is not included, being an optional cost for the visitor

Cancellation policy

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

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