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Xochimilco Canals: Tranquil Nature Tour
5.0
46 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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cuahilama - Explore the Cuahilama hill, a historic ceremonial center and observatory of the ancient Xochimilcas from the 13th century. Discover ancient glyphs created by this significant civilization and enjoy a stunning view of Mexico City, weather permitting.
- Xochimilco - Visit the Cathedral of San Bernardino de Siena, one of the earliest…
- Cuahilama - Explore the Cuahilama hill, a historic ceremonial center and observatory of the ancient Xochimilcas from the 13th century. Discover ancient glyphs created by this significant civilization and enjoy a stunning view of Mexico City, weather permitting.
- Xochimilco - Visit the Cathedral of San Bernardino de Siena, one of the earliest churches from the 16th century. Admire its exterior, explore the interior, and tour the convent.
- Floating Gardens of Xochimilco - Glide through the serene canals of Xochimilco aboard a trajinera, savoring regional dishes if the weather is favorable. Alternatively, arrive at a chinampa where a delightful regional meal awaits.
- Apantli Paedomorphic Salamander - Conclude the journey with a visit to an axolotl sanctuary. A knowledgeable expert will share insights about this unique species native to the area. Be captivated by the legendary god Xolotl!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Private transportation
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Tips
Additional Information
Experience a serene journey through the canals of Xochimilco, where the sounds of nature surround you. Discover the local flora and fauna in this unique adventure through ancient Xochimilco.
Arrive at a chinampa to savor a delicious traditional meal prepared by the residents of Xochimilco using local ingredients. Visit an axolotl farm to meet and touch…
Experience a serene journey through the canals of Xochimilco, where the sounds of nature surround you. Discover the local flora and fauna in this unique adventure through ancient Xochimilco.
Arrive at a chinampa to savor a delicious traditional meal prepared by the residents of Xochimilco using local ingredients. Visit an axolotl farm to meet and touch an axolotl, an endemic species of the region.
This tour offers a blend of history and tranquility.
Location
Cuahilama
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(46 Ratings)
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Hadas_a
Feb 21, 2026
Wonderful tour in Xochimilco - Fantastic tour in Xochimilco, which includes taking a boat ride on a quiet eco-protected canal, a delicious home-cooked meal, and a visit to an axolotl sanctuary. Joss, our guide, was knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend!
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Mela442299
Feb 20, 2026
Awesome, laid back trip! - Joss was awesome! She shared so much information about the history of Xochimilco and many other different parts of Mexican history. She was kind, open to questions we asked, and geared her tour to interests and curiosities we shared about.
The stops included:
1. An easy pick up at our choice of address within Mexico City
2. the center of Xochimilco and the church
2. A preserved, historic site in Xochimilco
3. A tour through the canals of of the floating gardens of Xochimilco- this included a stop at a local restaurant where we enjoyed a traditional Mexicsn meal AND a stop at a local place doing axolotl conservation and work
4. A drop off back in Mexico City
The stops were a lot of fun and we learned a lot from all of the locals we spoke with. I highly recommend checking this out if you want a laid back, informative (and delicious!) experience getting to know Xochimilco!
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Gelatifan
Feb 14, 2026
Tranquility, hospitality and a memorable lunch - Herons, flowers, canals and an abundance of delicious lunch fare made for a welcome break from the noise and bustle of Mexico City. We wanted to learn about the history and geography of this peaceful region within an easy drive from the city center; the warm and personable Carolina did not disappoint. She delivered an experience we couldn’t have discovered on our own or on a party boat.
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Antonyg828
Dec 31, 2025
Ajolotes forever - The whole trip was super nutty. We loved seeing the Jacks and learning about them. We had the pleasure of meeting kitten Richard and dog Chocolate, who were super friendly. We learned a lot from the history of Xochimilco and the community there. ¡10/10! We recommend this tour for anyone.
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Nancy_l
Dec 30, 2025
Anazing experience, hidden gems - We had a wonderful time with Carolina; she was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and accomodating. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to learn about the history, ecology and communities in this area. We would hoghly recommend this tour for people who are interested in a quiet, relaxing and beautiful experience.
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P4367kcjonathang
Nov 21, 2025
Amazing Xochimilco and Its History - Our tour guide was excellent - friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable - and the area that we visited was fascinating and very worthwhile. A completely different aspect of Mexico City, and difficult to believe it is within the city limits, but it is.
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Bruce
Nov 9, 2025
Lovely canals and axolotls + relaxed atmosphere and great food + great guide to it all in English. - We had a great comfortable and relaxing visit to the canals and got to eat great local food and see a cathedral as well as live axolotls! Carolina was an excellent host, detailing what and why about what we saw. The natural beauty and quiet on the canals was just wonderful. We will do this again.
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515rickd
Nov 7, 2025
Great time on the chinampas! - We had a wonderful time on this trip. Our guide, Caro (Carolina) was great. Very friendly, her English was really good & she showed us many interesting things in Xochimilco. The food at the chinampa was excellent & everyone from the driver to the boatman to the axlotl expert were so welcoming & kind! Highly recommend this tour.
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Roberta_p
Oct 31, 2025
Great intro to the history of Mexico City! - Great tour! We learned a lot and our guide did a great job of communicating clearly. So often on group tours it’s difficult to hear the guide, but not on this one. It did get a little long at the end and we could have done without the recommendations part, but really no complaints—this is a great introduction to the history of Mexico City.
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Elizabeth
Oct 28, 2025
Best tour ever! - Incredible! This was the best tour ever! Our driver Carlos went above and beyond to help us out. Our tour guides Joss and Caroline were so kind and so knowledgeable about all the culture, science, and history of Xochimilco. All the places we stopped were beautiful and we learned so much! The lunch by Sylvia was absolutely delicious and it was so fun eating on the chinampas with the locals! The driver of our trajinera, Ernesto, helped us see the chinampas up close and knew the names of all the birds and flowers. We loved stopping at the axolotl sanctuary! Karin was so passionate about protecting these beautiful and fascinating creatures. We couldn’t have asked for a better day! Thank you so much Joss and Caroline! We highly recommend this tour!
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