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Xochimilco Canals: Tranquil Nature Tour
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25 Ratings
Ciudad de México
Embark on a private tour of Xochimilco, exploring its canals and immersing yourself in the natural beauty. Indulge in a traditional meal on a chinampa, learn about local flora and fauna, and discover the ancient pre-Hispanic planting method.
Embark on a private tour of Xochimilco, exploring its canals and immersing yourself in the natural beauty. Indulge in a traditional meal on a chinampa, learn about local flora and fauna, and discover the ancient pre-Hispanic planting method.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cuahilama - Explore the Cuahilama hill, a historic ceremonial center and observatory of the ancient Xochimilcas from the 13th century. Discover ancient glyphs created by this significant civilization and enjoy a stunning view of Mexico City, weather permitting.
- Xochimilco - Visit the Cathedral of San Bernardino de Siena, one of the earliest…
- Cuahilama - Explore the Cuahilama hill, a historic ceremonial center and observatory of the ancient Xochimilcas from the 13th century. Discover ancient glyphs created by this significant civilization and enjoy a stunning view of Mexico City, weather permitting.
- Xochimilco - Visit the Cathedral of San Bernardino de Siena, one of the earliest churches from the 16th century. Admire its exterior, explore the interior, and tour the convent.
- Floating Gardens of Xochimilco - Glide through the serene canals of Xochimilco aboard a trajinera, savoring regional dishes if the weather is favorable. Alternatively, arrive at a chinampa where a delightful regional meal awaits.
- Apantli Paedomorphic Salamander - Conclude the journey with a visit to an axolotl sanctuary. A knowledgeable expert will share insights about this unique species native to the area. Be captivated by the legendary god Xolotl!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Tips
Additional Information
Experience a serene journey through the canals of Xochimilco, where the sounds of nature surround you. Discover the local flora and fauna in this unique adventure through ancient Xochimilco.
Arrive at a chinampa to savor a delicious traditional meal prepared by the residents of Xochimilco using local ingredients. Visit an axolotl farm to meet and touch…
Experience a serene journey through the canals of Xochimilco, where the sounds of nature surround you. Discover the local flora and fauna in this unique adventure through ancient Xochimilco.
Arrive at a chinampa to savor a delicious traditional meal prepared by the residents of Xochimilco using local ingredients. Visit an axolotl farm to meet and touch an axolotl, an endemic species of the region.
This tour offers a blend of history and tranquility.
Location
Cuahilama
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Marinasj3009rm
Apr 17, 2025
Xochimilco fun! - Wonderful experience exploring xochimilco. Food was delicious. Felt like we truly stepped back in time! Nallely was amazing! Great guide with lots of interesting information. Great family experience!!!!
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644palomav
Apr 10, 2025
Xochimilco’s best tour - What a great tour! Joss, our guide, was knowledgeable and kind. Our driver and the entire team were very accommodating to our needs, and we had an incredible time. The food was unbelievably good—such an authentic experience! We learned so much about axolotls and experienced this place from an ecological perspective. Gracias!
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Richarddv8495ry
Apr 9, 2025
Amazing well worth it! - It was amazing. Getting to see the Axolotls and the Xochimilco. Definitely worth it for anyone interested in nature, land use or Axolotls
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Patricko811
Apr 3, 2025
Fun day! - Very interesting tour of some unexpected, out of the way historical sites in and around Xochimilco. We found it to be fun and educational.
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Duenax
Mar 30, 2025
Fantastic off the beaten path Xochimilco tour. Perfect for a calmer experience for families with young children. - We really enjoyed the tour. We visited Xochimilco town, prehispanic ruins and the Xochimilco channels. We had a delicious lunch at the chinampas at a very nice family run place were we had several Mexican traditional plates such as sopa azteca, pork with pipian, black beans, tortillas, rice, minced pork with green sauce, nopales, chiles, and agua fresca. Great tasting menu! Afterwards we went to an ajolotario that was incredible, Jesus has snakes, insects, lizards and axolotls! Great tour.
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Ximena_d
Mar 28, 2025
Fantastic off the beaten path Xochimilco tour. Perfect for a calmer experience for families with young children. - We really enjoyed the tour. We visited Xochimilco town, prehispanic ruins and the Xochimilco channels. We had a delicious lunch at the chinampas at a very nice family run place were we had several Mexican traditional plates such as sopa azteca, pork with pipian, black beans, tortillas, rice, minced pork with green sauce, nopales, chiles, and agua fresca. Great tasting menu! Afterwards we went to an ajolotario that was incredible, Jesus has snakes, insects, lizards and axolotls! Great tour.
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477justinag
Mar 23, 2025
What a lovely day!! - What a lovely day! Carlos did a great job navigating Mexico City traffic. Joss clearly loves her country and is adept at sharing its hidden treasures. This tour takes you off the beaten path to experience traditional markets and lesser known points of interest. It’s capped off with a meandering boat ride that allows you to see a completely different side of Mexico City and enjoy an amazing authentic meal! And if you’re lucky an iguana will crawl up and sit on your head!
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Laurakr3072of
Mar 23, 2025
Great tour! - We had an amazing time! Joss was a fantastic tour guide. We felt like this was a great way to see another side of Mexico City. The lunch was also a special highlight and the restaurant went out of the way to accommodate our dietary needs.
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W3917ajdavidw
Mar 9, 2025
Peaceful xochimilco - Our Pre-hispanic Eco tour to Xochimilco was one of our favorite days during our trip to CDMX. Joss was a great guide who shared her knowledge in a friendly and fun way. We found San Bernadino Cathedral really interesting. We also loved seeing the petroglyphs on the hillside. The boat ride in the quiet side of the canals was peaceful and beautiful. We loved seeing this remaining part of the historic lake and the lives of the people who continue to live and farm there. We had a wonderful home cooked lunch on the chiampas, and we saw lots of birds. Visiting the axolotl sanctuary was fascinating.
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Kurt_m
Jan 16, 2025
Great tour (be cautious with food) - We really enjoyed our tour to Xocomilco. Our guide was very pleasant and engaged. She showed us (2 adults, 2 teens) some fascinating sights, including petroglyphs. Three of us did end up getting sick the next day, unfortunately, and the most likely culprit was our lunch on a floating island next to a poinsettia farm. Be cautious about the sanitary conditions there. We loved seeing the axolotls. Gracias!
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