Xochimilco: Uncover the Heart of Mexico
Duration
4.5 Hours
Max 15 people
Language
en / es
You'll be welcomed with a traditional coffee at Dalia (a women's cultural collective coffee shop), before walking to the Xochimilco farmers' market to choose fresh vegetables for lunch.
You'll learn about local and ancient traditions while cooking a local delicacy together in a traditional boat in Xochimilco's idyllic canals.
We'll then take a bike taxi from the markets to the pier with access to the natural reserve, which is perfect for appreciating the landscape and its flora and fauna.
You'll hear stories of the history, symbolism, and meaning of the guide's clothing, as well as some regional legends, myths and traditions.
Before ending the journey, we'll visit an Axolotl sanctuary. Axolotls are Xochimilco's local salamanders and are an endangered species. They're also used in scientific research as they're able to regenerate their limbs, gills and brain.
Finally, we'll wrap up the tour with a "Doritos" toast (fruit juice with mezcal), finishing up at Dalia.
The Route
Pick-Up (8:30-9)
Arrival at Dalia (10)
Coffee Break (10:30)
Dalia Mercado Visit & Shopping (10:30-11:30)
Trajinera Ride (11:30-13:30)
Cooking Class (11:30-12)
Ecological Conservation Area Tour (12-12:30)
Axolotl Sanctuary (12:30-13)
Lunch (13-13:30)
Return to the Pier (13:30-14)
What's included
- Pick-up one-way to Xochimilco (between 08:30-09:00)
- Coffee Break
- Guide
- Ingredients to make tamales
- Local transport to the pier
- Bottle of water
- 2 hour trajinera ride
- Cooking class
- Axolotl sanctuary entrance
Not included
- Return transport (can be provided for an additional $300 MXN pp)
- Additional drinks bought during the trajinera ride
Trama Xochimilco
Top CDMX spot: kept secret
Preserving and sharing the natural, cultural and gastronomic heritage of our community through unique experiences in Xochimillco 🌸✨💚
What to bring
Transportation
Pick-up
Included. Note if you're staying in the downtown area (Historic Center), street closures can affect pickup - if so, we'll arrange a meeting point as close as possible to your accommodation.
Arrival advice
If arriving directly (without pick-up), the tour starts at 10:00.
Suitability
Min age
All Ages
Fitness
all
Dietary
Accessibility
Cancellation policy
This tour follows the guide's own cancellation policy. Message them directly on WhatsApp with any questions.