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Xochimilco Day Trip: Know a Farmland Food and Hop on a Trajinera
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7 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
OVERVIEW
Hop on a Xochimilco Day Trip and let your senses be alive! From sailing along the peaceful canals on a traditional trajinera, as the sweet scents of flowers fill the air, to tasting the flavors of chinampa harvested produce, prepared with love by local hosts. Immerse in this magical experience, where everyday life blends with natural beauty.
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit a traditional chinampa to learn about its heritage which dates back to the Aztec times.
Learn the basics about Mexican gastronomy and its social aspects in the local culture.
Pick up fresh ingredients from the chinampa and prepare your own lunch in a traditional Mexican way, for instance, quesadillas, salsa, or tacos!
Paddle your own kayak and discover the UNESCO-listed canals of Xochimilco.
Visit the famous Mexican salamander axolotl in an aquarium.
WHY GO WITH US
? You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities & sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops & restaurants (unless you ask).
What's Included
- Local food and drinks tastings.
- Guided visit to a chinampa, cooking class, kayak ride, and a visit to an axolotl refuge.
- Service of a multilingual local guide.
- Round transportation from Mexico City.
- Personal expenses.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips.
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Mexico City
Begin your Xochimilco Day Trip by meeting your guide and venture into the enchanting world of Xochimilco, a true natural town in Mexico City.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Floating Gardens of Xochimilco
Hop aboard a colorful trajinera and let the magic unfold as you sail the serene canals of Xochimilco. Enjoy the tranquility and be captivated by the natural surroundings. Along the way, admire the ancient chinampas, remarkable rectangular fields created centuries ago by the Aztecs. These UNESCO World Heritage sites have played a vital role in local agriculture, nurturing a variety of vegetables and aromatic flowers.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Later, get in touch with a local community as you step foot on a chinampa and learn about their daily lives and sustainable farming practices. Handpick fresh produce and let your taste buds dance as you cook up a delicious lunch, guided by the culinary wisdom of your hosts.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Reserva Ecologica Cuemanco-Xochimilco
Dive into the fascinating world of Xochimilco’s ecosystem while you get in the kayak and head to an aquarium to encounter the axolotl, an endangered salamander that holds great ecological significance for the Xochimilco ecosystem.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Mexico City
As the day comes to an end, relax as we take you back to your accommodation, cherishing the memories of this captivating experience in Xochimilco.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
Operated by Vibe Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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