Coyoacán & Xochimilco: Discover an oasis in Mexico City
Chinampas, Mexico
Enjoy Coyoacan's charm: streets, emblematic places surrounded by colonial houses and baroque art. Explore Xochimilco on a trajinera and discover the chinampas, where flowers and ornaments are grown.
Highlights
- Explore the folklore of Xochimilco, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site
- Visit cultural centers, bookstores, art galleries, and museums in Coyoacán
- See the mid-16th century atrium door of Plaza de Coyoacán
Description
Discover Coyoacán’s colonial streets, alleys, and emblematic sites framed by historic houses. Visit the convent of San Juan Bautista and the Baroque chapel of La Conchita.
Admire the atrium door in Plaza de Coyoacán and photograph the fountain of the coyotes, which inspired the neighborhood’s name.
Experience Xochimilco by floating through its canal system aboard brightly painted trajineras, traditional flat-bottomed boats.
Explore the chinampas, small artificial islands where flowers, vegetables, and ornamental plants are cultivated.
Includes
- Modern transfer vehicles from the meeting point with professional staff
- Ample time for visits without rushing
- Tickets to all sites included in the itinerary
- Bilingual tourist guides with local knowledge and extensive experience
Excludes
- Gratuities
Important Information
- Suitable for adults and children capable of long walks
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen. Morning visits are recommended to avoid crowds and afternoon heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes Xochimilco’s canals, cultural centers, bookstores, art galleries, museums in Coyoacán, and the 16th-century atrium door of Plaza de Coyoacán.
The tour is suitable for adults and children who are able to walk long distances.
The tour operates year-round; check the tour provider’s website for current dates and times.
Xochimilco is a southern borough of Mexico City, known for its canals and traditional trajinera boats.
The tour involves moderate walking through streets and canals, suitable for those comfortable with long-distance walking.
Yes, the tour is designed to be family-friendly for children who can walk long distances comfortably.
Yes, the tour includes visits to museums, art galleries, and cultural centers in Coyoacán.
Yes, Xochimilco is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site where you can experience traditional Mexican folklore on the canals.
Typically, the guided tour includes transport between Coyoacán and Xochimilco; check the tour details to confirm.
The 16th-century atrium door is located at Plaza de Coyoacán in Mexico City’s Coyoacán neighborhood.
