Xochimilco: Mexican Culture and Cuisine Tour

Highlights

• Learn about the history of Xochimilco and its UNESCO-protected floating gardens
• Practice your Spanish with other students and native speakers.
• Prepare and enjoy two traditional sauces and a traditional Mexican dish
• Ride a bici taxi to the pier, where a trajinera(traditional colorful boat)awaits
• Visit a Chinampa (floating garden) and an Axolotl sanctuary on the boat ride

Description

Brush up on your Spanish while learning everything about Xochimilco. Enjoy a traditional breakfast at a restaurant in the main square, where you will get to know yourself, and review some vocabulary and useful phrases to use in the markets. Then go through the markets looking for and buying the ingredients to prepare your lunch, traditional tacos called “tacos placeros”. From the markets, ride a bici taxi to the pier, where a trajinera (traditional colorful boat) will be waiting for you. While enjoying the mesmerizing landscape and listening to the story of this UNESCO site, prepare Guacamole and Pico de gallo using traditional tools such as molcajete and template. During this 2-hour trip on the boat, stop at a Chinampa (the floating gardens) to learn about the traditional agricultural system and an Axolotl’s sanctuary. By the end of this experience, you will have practiced your Spanish with other students as well as with native speakers interacting in real-life situations. You will also have prepared and enjoyed two traditional sauces and a traditional dish.

Includes

Traditional breakfast Ingredients for lunch Bici taxi ride to the pier Trajinera ride Guacamole and Pico de gallo preparation Visit to a Chinampa Visit to an Axolotl sanctuary Pickup Ride

Important Information

• Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking and boat ride. Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect from the sun. Camera is recommended for capturing the beautiful landscapes and moments. Water and snacks are advisable for the trip. Be respectful of the local culture and environment, avoid littering and touching the plants.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund