Xochimilco Day Trip: Farmland Food and Hop on a Trajinera

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Discover the natural beauty of Xochimilco on a day trip from Mexico City. Enjoy a boat ride on a trajinera, visit an aquarium, and learn about the ancient Aztec farming techniques.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Xochimilco on a trajinera boat ride
  • Learn about the ancient Aztec farming techniques and sustainable farming
  • Visit a local community and learn about their daily lives and farming practices
  • Cook a delicious lunch with fresh produce and learn about local cuisine
  • Visit an aquarium and learn about the axolotl, an endangered salamander

Description

Begin your Xochimilco Day Trip by meeting your guide and venture into the enchanting world of Xochimilco, a true natural town in Mexico City. 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. 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. Feel the thrill of paddling a trajinera, flowing through the canals adorned with floating gardens. Dive into the fascinating world of Xochimilco’s ecosystem as you visit an aquarium and encounter the axolotl, an endangered salamander that holds great ecological significance for the Xochimilco ecosystem. 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.

Includes

Service of a multilingual local guide. Round transportation from Mexico City. Pick up (only for private tours) Local food and drinks tastings. Guided visit to a chinampa, cooking class, kayak ride, and a visit to an axolotl refuge.

Important Information

  • MEETING POINT: Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off are only included in the private tour option. For the group tour, you will need to meet your guide at the designated meeting point. IMPORTANT: If you plan to book less than 48 hours before the tour, please confirm availability with the organizer before booking. Otherwise, if the organizer cannot accommodate your booking for any reason, it will be canceled with a full refund (you will receive an email notification). CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix 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.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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