Prehispanic Xochimilco:Sailing Chinampas, axolotls, bird watching

Duration3h 15m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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 islands, a journey back in time to see what Mexico City looked like in indigenous times. We will do bird watching and visit an island to learn about a sustainable and ancestral planting technique. 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***

Options

Xochimilco w/round transportat

Xochimilco and Farm visit: We will travel by trajinera through the canals, visit a farm, meet the animals and have a brunch with the farm products
Agroecological breakfast
Pickup included

Xochimilco walking tour

no transportation: Tour without transportation, meeting point directly at Xochimilco

Xochimilco at sunrise

Xochimilco at Sunrise: We will do our sunrise tour on the canals with coffee and bread
Pickup included

What's included

We will provide a brunch with local products
Local guide
Traditional Canoe Ride (Trajinera)
Visit to the chinampas (islands)

Tips

What to expect

Canales de Xochimilco
1h · Admission ticket included

We’ll board a trajinera (traditional canoe) at one of the less touristy docks to enjoy the true treasure of this place: nature. We’ll learn about the history of Xochimilco, how the floating islands were formed, and spot native and migratory birds.
Canales de Xochimilco
30m · Admission ticket included

We will visit a chinampa (island) and learn about the ancient agricultural technique developed by the Xochimilcas that is still in use today. We will learn about some of the eco-technologies used to preserve the ecosystem and visit the crops.
Canales de Xochimilco
30m · Admission ticket included

We'll harvest and enjoy an agroecological breakfast made with produce from the chinampas
Canales de Xochimilco
15m · Admission ticket included

You'll discover one of the most fascinating prehistoric species on the planet, endemic to this area: the axolotl
Canales de Xochimilco
1h · Admission ticket included

We'll sail back to the pier to continue admiring the beauty of Xochimilco

Meeting and pickup

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

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

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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From

3,000.00 MXN per person

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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