Private Tour: Xochimilco Chinampa Dining Experience
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9 Ratings
Ciudad de México
Embark on a private tour of Xochimilco, exploring its canals and immersing yourself in the natural beauty. Indulge in a traditional meal on a chinampa, learn about local flora and fauna, and discover the ancient pre-Hispanic planting method.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cuahilama - We will tour the archaeological zone of the ancient Xochimilcas.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Enjoy a quiet trip through the canals of Xochimilco, listen to the sounds that nature offers us, learn about the flora and fauna of the place. It will be a different trip, the old Xochimilco.
We will arrive at a chinampa to taste a delicious traditional meal made by residents of Xochimilco and with local ingredients. You will meet and be able to touch an axolotl and they will explain the pre-Hispanic planting method to you.

Location
Cuahilama
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_h
Mar 31, 2024
Peaceful day exploring Xochimilco - We had a lovely trip with Jocelyn. She was very knowledgeable about the history of area and it was great to see another side of the city. The canals were peaceful and it was great to see the chinampas up close. Lunch at the restaurant was delicious and my favorite part was the axolotl program. Keep in mind this isn’t a display aquarium, rather a working conservation and reintroduction effort, but it was very informative and fun to learn about. The glyphs were very cool, but uneven stone stairs to them, so keep that in mind if you have mobility issues. Also be sure to bring cash for tipping the boat drivers, donating to the axolotl sanctuary, and of course the guide. A terrific day and would do again!
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Shane_b
Mar 18, 2024
Since this was a private... - Since this was a private tour Jocelyn was very accommodating on time, pickup, dropoff, and the stops on the tour. The boat ride down the canals was not to be beat and if you want to get a tiny flavor of the old city I highly recommend.
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443nandinik
Feb 27, 2024
An amazing insight into Xochimilco - Joss was an amazing guide, knowledgable and fun to be with. She took us to the less touristy places which is what we wanted to see how the locals live. We learned about Xochimilco’s history as we walked through it. We climbed up ancient ruins and witnessed a Mayan ceremony celebrating the new year in progress. The lunch was simple and nice. The grand finale was a visit to an ajolotario and we learnt about what is being done to preserve this rare species. It was overall an amazing day with Joss. I highly recommend it and especially her as a guide. Her English is good.
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Beckyablake
Feb 15, 2024
UNESCO Site Comes Alive! - We got what we had hoped for and more—2 or 3 extra experiences that enriched our tour. On time, smooth driver and our tour guide very attentive. Delicious lunch. A relaxing, educational day.
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Othonhumbertob
Dec 24, 2023
Discovering Xochimilco - It is very interesting to know the archaeological zone, not many know that it exists. The trajinera trip relaxes you, it is very calm, and the host is excellent. The food is delicious, the entire tour is a different experience, much better than I expected
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Davideduardol2023
Dec 23, 2023
My experience. - Excellent tour. Great capacity of the guide to resolve doubts that are extra to the general information provided.
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Cesaro588
Dec 22, 2023
Xochimilco natural - The historic center of Xochimilco is a beauty with a lot of history. The trajinera ride was excellent. This protected area of Xochimilco is very quiet and very beautiful. It is full of flora and fauna. What makes the tour special is the historian and guide Joselyn with her knowledge of the area and her wisdom. This tour is highly recommended for the whole family. The cherry on the cake was the visit to the Axolotario and seeing the famous Axolotles up close.
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L2415qiandresg
Dec 22, 2023
Visit to Xochimilco - The guide does an excellent job, it is very enjoyable to listen to her, you can see that she knows a lot about history and how to teach it to people
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V7799wqalonsoc
Dec 22, 2023
Xochimilco Bio cultural - Excellent experience, you enjoy and get to know a different Xochimilco out of the ordinary. During the trajinera ride, the biodiversity of the place is explained, the way of cultivation is known, and arriving at the chinampa, we enjoy a delicious meal and see and learn more about the axolotls.
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