Axolotl Sanctuary Tour: Discover Xochimilco's Magic

Discover Xochimilco’s axolotl sanctuary. Learn about these unique amphibians, enjoy a canal tour, and immerse in Mexican culture. Perfect for family and friends.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Ecologico Xochimilco - During this part of the trip you will be able to observe the beauty of the Xochimilco canals
  • Ajolotario “El Carrizal” - You will learn the history of the axolotl, the live axolotl and some other local animals.
  • Reserva Ecologica Cuemanco-Xochimilco - We will enter part of the Xochimilco ecological reserve and return to our meeting point.
What's Included
  • Entrance ticket to the Axolotl Sanctuary
  • Boat entrance ticket
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Meeting the axolotl in Xochimilco is a unique and unforgettable experience. During the tour you have the opportunity to visit the ajolotario, a place dedicated to the conservation and study of these fascinating amphibians endemic to the region.
Guides share fascinating information about the regenerative capacity of axolotls, which can recover any limb…

Location
Liga de Veteranos Xochimilco AC
Antiguo Canal Cuemanco
I will send you images to your WhatsApp or IMessage of our meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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353rabiam
Feb 19, 2026
Top notch tour - This was such a fun experience! The guide, Alan, was super knowledgeable about the area and the animals. The boat activities and drinks were also great. Highly recommend over some of the more basic tours.
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Mariaam9313ae
Dec 17, 2025
Nice ride - Very friendly treatment, entertaining for children, very quiet everything. I would recommend adding a little more history to the site as it is very interesting.
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Lynn_d
Dec 8, 2025
Alan from Xochimilco is a fabulous guide & storyteller - Alan is an amazing guide. The entire experience exceeded our expectations. The boat ride was both serene and enjoyable with history and activities woven together. The Island of Dolls was unbelievable, and Alan is an entertaining storyteller. The tequila was smooth and the adventure unforgettable!
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Rachel_h
Nov 16, 2025
Informative & Fun - This was a fun way to spend a morning & get out of the hustle of Mexico City. Alan provided interesting insight on the history & development of the area, along with some local lore related the the Island of the Dolls & Axolotl habitats. The communication around the meeting site was great, as well. We got to try a few mezcals & some roasted ants & cricket salt
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Barbara_r
Oct 24, 2025
Fantastic option for Xochimilco Trajinera boats - Our guide Alan was very informative and fun. The intentionally smaller group was nice and more personal, while still being fun playing some Mexican games, tasting tequila and mezcal. We visited Doll Island and the Axolotl sanctuary, and learned a lot.
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Eric_p
Jun 9, 2025
A fantastic experience... - A fantastic experience that allows you to experience a quieter part of the canals away from the more touristy parts.
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Getx47422670905
May 28, 2025
Nice journey. - Everything was great, welcomed, treated to tequila in Mexican. Nice restaurant outside the hotel 25 minutes away
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Peterfse_d
Apr 23, 2025
A great trip and guide! - Alan was super flexible with us after we have to rearrange due to illness, great communication and overall we had a great time. A tour really well suited to families and people wanting to avoid the typical tourist experience of the canals
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Meng_z
Apr 17, 2025
Amazing Eco TOUR - We choose this tour to stay away from the party scene and visit the axolotl sanctuary. Our guide Alan (?) and boat captain Adrian were amazing! The boat is so cute! We learned so much about the importance of the canal, past, present and future. We saw wild life. We were fed delicious home made tamale. The scenery was beautiful and serene. Can’t recommend enough!
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Compass21821
Apr 10, 2025
Axolotl Tour Fun and Informative - We had so much fun! Our captain, Adrian and our tour guide, Alan made our tour very enjoyable by providing many drinks and delicious quesadillas. They also had many awesome activities in mind including, bingo with fun rewards and friendly punishments bringing everyone together. Everyone was laughing the whole time, bonding together, and you are guaranteed to make a friend or two. Adrian also drove us to an axolotl sanctuary, where Alan told us many stories and fascinating facts you probably didn’t know. In addition, we took a stop at Island of the Dolls, and Alan told us a creepy legend, but cool one, and gave us a tour of the island. Thank you so much Adrian for being a great captain and Alan for being an awesome tour guide! 👍🏽👌🏽🙏😀😁 (Written by my 11yo son. Adults and children had a good time!)
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From $103
up to 14 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).