Xochimilco Magic: Culture, Canals & Mezcal, 3hr boat adventure!
Description
Get ready for a scenic, cultural, and festive journey through the canals of Xochimilco! Cruise aboard a colorful trajinera while enjoying Mexican food, mezcal, tequila, music, and local stories—the perfect blend of culture, canals, and fiesta. Sip & Discover: Learn how to taste mezcal and tequila the Mexican way, with stories behind each spirit. History & Legends: Hear fun facts and legends. Local Food: Enjoy snacks and a delicious Mexican meal. Chinampas & Nature: Stop at different chinampas (floating islands) to explore their scenery and traditions. Meet the Axolotl: Visit a chinampa to see this iconic species native only to Xochimilco. Music & Dancing: Enjoy Latin music on our speaker, and if mariachis pass by, they may serenade the boat—dancing encouraged! (Mariachi songs not included in price) We’ve been running tours in Xochimilco since 2019 and love sharing this magical place. Feel free to message us for specific dates or special requests.
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Itinerary
Xochimilco, declared a World Heritage Site in 1987, means "flower field" and refers to the many flowers and other crops that have been grown here on chinampas (small artificial islands) since the pre-Hispanic period. Discover its colors, sounds and natural beauty as you float along the canals lined with gardens and curtains of trees on brightly decorated trajineras (traditional boat). Take this magnificent tour as you enjoy local delicacies!
Hear the legend of La Llorona and walk around the Chinampa of Don Pino to enjoy the sights at Laguna Tlilac.
Enjoy a fresh-cooked meal by a local family and relax at Chinampa Onkali
Meet the endemic Axolote of Xochimilco!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bathrooms along the way are rustic and cost 5 pesos each time.
- Alcoholic beverages consumption must be 18+ years old.
Reviews(44)
This was a great experience from start to finish. It begins with a quick museum and history tour of jade and then you move on to the main workshop. Carlos, the workshop expert, was friendly and knowledgeable throughout the whole process, also taking the time to make small talk to engage further. Loved my final jade piece!
Shadia was so excellent!!!! We absolutely loved our experience and can not recommend it more for anyone wanting a nature, cultural, historical but also FUN experience. It is a beautiful experience/getaway from being in the big city. Could not love it more ❤️
Luis Fe was an excellent guide, always making sure that the guests are enjoying themselves and explaining everything
We loved having you with us Antonio! We hope to see you on your next trip to Mexico City!
3 hour trip, where you get historical information about the area and an opportunity to try Pulque along the way. Arturo, our guide, and Roberto, our rowing captain were both great.
Arturo and Roberto will be pleased to see your review. Hope to have you with us again in your next trip to the city. Thanks Kerry!
The organizer was very helpful. He answered immediately when I called when I did not see the host at the designated meeting point. Once I found the group we had another 20 minutes before debarking (1430 trip left at 1500). The host did an amazing job making the experience fun and informative. I booked fairly last minute after already being in CMDX the week of Día de muertos and hearing about Xochimilco and it ended up being one of the highlights of the entire trip. I will recommend this to anyone regardless of where they are from.
I really enjoyed giving the tour in the Trajinera, there was a very good Mood, the guide told us about the history of Xochimilco and the surrounding area. It is good that there are options to buy other services by boat, especially mariachis, 10/10.
Los Mariachis nunca fallan, siempre son buen ambiente, y más con un excelente grupo como el tuyo!
It was my first time visiting Xochimilco and the experience exceeded my expectations. My family and I had a lot of fun, made new friends, listened to Mariachi live and learned about the canals and culture. Our guide was always friendly and attentive. I would definitely come back and recommend it to everyone who wants to visit this magical area and have an amazing time.
It was amazing, we had a great time and met about Xochimilco. The guide knew a lot about the place and made us very pleasant the walk. 100% recommended
Let's be honest. It's a booze cruise. The area is beautiful and generally peaceful (before several rounds of Mezcal/Tequila), but it's mostly just drinking on a boat. Most everyone also brought their own alcohol on top of what was offered. You aren't going to get a lot of information about the canals, the wildlife, horticulture, or history, which is a little sad considering it's a UNESCO site. If you are looking for that, there are sunrise kayak tours. In retrospect, I wish I'd done that. Also, if you have concern for animal welfare, do NOT visit the ajolotario/ajolote sanctuary - it tainted the entire experience for me. Having said all of that, the guides were really fun and friendly and the tamales were excellent. Also, bring cash if you want to hear the Mariachis - they're great!
Such a great tour with Maria! We were a little worried because it was a very rainy Monday, but us and the other group on the trip had a blast. Maria was informative and fun, and we enjoyed learning about the history of Xochimilco and having some great tequila. Would totally recommend!
