Xochimilco Living Culture Flavors and Traditions on Trajinera

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

Overview

Discover a different side of Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage site, aboard a traditional trajinera. Navigate the canals of Cuemanco, get to know its chinampas, and share with local hosts who will bring you closer to the history and traditions of this place.

During the tour:

• Explore the canals and learn the history of Xochimilco and its chinampas.
• Make a stop at a chinampa, get close to this ancient cultivation system.
• Make your own guacamole with fresh ingredients.
• Try traditional Mexican sweets.
• Enjoy a tequila tasting and learn more about this drink.
• Share and connect with other travelers through activities and conversations.

An experience to get to know Xochimilco, taste Mexico, and be part of its culture, away from a conventional tourist tour.

Options

Shared Experience

Private Experience

What's included

Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Restroom breaks
Fresh ingredients to prepare guacamole

Transportation to and from the meeting point.
Tips, souvenirs, mariachi.

What to expect

Xochimilco
2h 30m · Admission ticket included

Description for Viator

Discover the most authentic side of Xochimilco through an immersive experience that combines culture, nature, history, and Mexican flavors. Sail for approximately 2.5 hours on a traditional trajinera through the canals of the Cuemanco ecological zone, while learning about the history and traditions that make this place unique.

Visit an axolotlarium and get close to the emblematic axolotl, one of the most fascinating and representative animals of Mexico. Participate in activities to socialize with other travelers and immerse yourself in Mexican culture through a tasting of traditional sweets, a tequila tasting, and interactive workshops to prepare your own guacamole and create a drink with tequila or beer.

An experience to discover Xochimilco beyond the tourist traps: navigate, learn, try, create, and share while connecting with the essence of Mexico.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Upon entering the Embarcadero Cuemanco parking lot, you will see a sculpture of an axolotl; that will be our meeting point.
It is recommended to arrive about 5 minutes before your reservation time, the guide will be waiting for you there.

End point

Upon entering the Embarcadero Cuemanco parking lot, you will see a sculpture of an axolotl; that will be our meeting point.
It is recommended to arrive about 5 minutes before your reservation time, the guide will be waiting for you there.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options 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.