Stroll in the famous floating gardens of ancient Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Discover the Xochimilco wetland like never before, exploring its beauty and biodiversity on a journey that adapts to the time of day, whether at sunrise, sunset or dusk. Learn about the history and culture of this ancient wetland, home to migratory birds and akhotes whom we will visit on our walk. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner, prepared by a native family in a chinampa, where you will experience and get to know the rich agroecological tradition that endures since pre-Hispanic times. This 4-hour tour is perfect for all ages and does not require paddling, providing a safe and comfortable environment for all participants.

- Explore the Xochimilco wetland at sunrise, sunset or dusk
- Learn about the biodiversity, history and culture of this ecosystem
- Taste typical dishes prepared by a local family in a chinampa with agroecological inputs.
- Ideal for all ages and no rowing required, perfect for photography

Options

Stroll in the famous floating gardens of ancient Mexico
Trajinera

Special needs: Ideal for people with reduced mobility, pregnant women, people with babies, etc.. special assistance can be included.

Snack chinampero

This option replaces the dishes consumed in the chinampa and instead we offer drink and snack walkers.
Duration: 3 hours: This option does not involve the consumption of dishes made in chinampa.

Only in Spanish

What's included

  • Breakfast, lunch or snack according to the time chosen for the activity. The menu is totally agroecological and representative of the Xochimilca tradition.
  • Visit to chinampas refuge
  • Use of Cayuco and safety equipment

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    We will meet in different places according to the time you have chosen we will introduce ourselves and discover why we made this experience so personal.
  2. 45m · Admission ticket included
    We will discuss the history, legends and cultural importance of the wetland while sailing. At the same time we will encounter a changing landscape, living support of our storytelling.
  3. 30m
    Sunrise or sunset with magical landscapes and calm, sighting birds and other species, we will talk about them. Ideal time for photography.
  4. 1h
    A unique refuge run by natives, who naturally preserve ajolots and other species, also perform traditional pre-Hispanic planting, you can ask what you like they have original information.
  5. Xochimilco
    1h
    Enjoy traditional dishes while we talk about the historical and cultural importance of each ingredient.
  6. 45m
    We add information about the current importance of Xochimilco, while browsing we exchange impressions and say goodbye.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Second Alley Bodoquepa 69, La Asunción, Xochimilco, 16040 Mexico City, CDMX (Sunset Meeting Point)

Meeting point

Prol. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez 156, San Diego, Xochimilco, 16070 Mexico City, CDMX (Dawn Meeting Point)

End point

Second Alley Bodoquepa 69, La Asunción, Xochimilco, 16040 Mexico City, CDMX (Sunset Meeting Point)

End point

Prol. Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez 156, San Diego, Xochimilco, 16070 Mexico City, CDMX (Dawn Meeting Point)

Additional information

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There is an option available for special needs

Cancellation policy

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

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