Xochimilco Day Trip Know a Farmland Food and Hop on a Trajinera

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
7 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Private Experience
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Discover Xochimilco's vibrant culture on a trajinera. Taste fresh chinampa produce, learn about Mexican culinary traditions, and explore canals by kayak. A unique Aztec-era experience awaits.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

OVERVIEW

Hop on a Xochimilco Day Trip and let your senses be alive! From sailing along the peaceful canals on a traditional trajinera, as the sweet scents of flowers fill the air, to tasting the flavors of chinampa harvested produce, prepared with love by local hosts. Immerse in this magical experience, where everyday life blends with natural beauty.


HIGHLIGHTS

Visit a traditional chinampa to learn about its heritage which dates back to the Aztec times.

Learn the basics about Mexican gastronomy and its social aspects in the local culture.

Pick up fresh ingredients from the chinampa and prepare your own lunch in a traditional Mexican way, for instance, quesadillas, salsa, or tacos!

Paddle your own kayak and discover the UNESCO-listed canals of Xochimilco.

Visit the famous Mexican salamander axolotl in an aquarium.


WHY GO WITH US

● You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities & sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops & restaurants (unless you ask).

What You Get

Local food and drinks tastings.
Guided visit to a chinampa, cooking class, kayak ride, and a visit to an axolotl refuge.
Service of a multilingual local guide.
Personal expenses.
Travel insurance.
Tips.

Good To Know

  • TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
  • CUSTOMIZATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not customizable. ◘ Private tour: The tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
  • LANGUAGE(S): ◘ Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). ◘ Private tour: All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) but those depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. Thus, if you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance before booking.
  • CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
  • MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: we need 2+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

What You’ll Experience

1

Mexico City

Begin your Xochimilco Day Trip by meeting your guide and venture into the enchanting world of Xochimilco, a true natural town in Mexico City.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Floating Gardens of Xochimilco

Hop aboard a colorful trajinera and let the magic unfold as you sail the serene canals of Xochimilco. Enjoy the tranquility and be captivated by the natural surroundings. Along the way, admire the ancient chinampas, remarkable rectangular fields created centuries ago by the Aztecs. These UNESCO World Heritage sites have played a vital role in local agriculture, nurturing a variety of vegetables and aromatic flowers.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
3

Xochimilco

Later, get in touch with a local community as you step foot on a chinampa and learn about their daily lives and sustainable farming practices. Handpick fresh produce and let your taste buds dance as you cook up a delicious lunch, guided by the culinary wisdom of your hosts.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
4

Reserva Ecologica Cuemanco-Xochimilco

Dive into the fascinating world of Xochimilco’s ecosystem while you get in the kayak and head to an aquarium to encounter the axolotl, an endangered salamander that holds great ecological significance for the Xochimilco ecosystem.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
5

Mexico City

As the day comes to an end, relax as we take you back to your accommodation, cherishing the memories of this captivating experience in Xochimilco.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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