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Group sizeUp to 7 travelers
Overview
Gain insight into the history and culture of Xochimilco Ecological Park on this full-day tour from Mexico City. A small group ensures a more personalized experience. Explore the UNESCO-listed canals via a traditional vessel and visit a working island to learn more about the area’s agricultural heritage. Then, enjoy an included family-style meal made from local ingredients after a longer visit to the local market.
What's included
Entry/Admission - Xochimilco
Bottled water
Private van to and from Xochimilco
Ride on a trajinera
Lunch
Snacks
Cannot accommodate a vegan diet
What to expect
1h
Will start the day in central Mexico City with amazing coffee and pastries at Hagamos Composta Cafe, the community center with the largest independent composting project in the country. We will then depart in a private van to the UNESCO heritage site of Xochimilco, a place for a pleasure cruise and also a vital agricultural resource.
We’ll learn more about Xochimilco's culture and food and meet the people who maintain its one-of-a-kind agricultural system.
Mercado de Xochimilco
2h
Our first stop will be the vast market of the area of Xochimilco. We’ll try different pre-Columbian dishes such as tlacoyos (oval-shaped corn-meal patties filled with fava beans, cheese, refried beans, spinach, potatoes and more) handmade by local women who set up shop every morning at one of the aisles. As we explore the market we’ll learn more about the different kinds of produce that are grown locally in the chinampas.
Xochimilco
2h
We will track the market's local products back to their source as we ride our own trajinera through part of the ecological reserve that is particularly rich in flora and fauna.
Will traverse the canals – through part of the ecological reserve. As the boat glides through the canals that connect the chinampas, we’ll have an onboard tasting of seasonal products fresh from the market. After docking, we’ll return to central Mexico City by private van.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Hagamos Composta Cafe Comunitaro
End point
Hagamos Composta Cafe Comunitaro
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
