4 h

About this activity

You will visit Xochimilco, the floating gardens and find the colorful boat landscape that conquerors once called “the Venice of the new world”. But Xochimilco has not only inspired these romantic scenes, it is also an outstanding stage of biodiversity and green urbanism.

Your journey is a boat ride through the remnants of extraordinary Aztec hydraulic engineering that has been systematically destroyed for over 500 years. You'll travel through the touristic, the housing and the newly protected areas and learn about revitalizing projects, fauna, flora and much more while enjoying some local produce snacks.

Moreover, you will learn about a very peculiar specimen, the ambystoma mexicanum or ajolote and listen to some myths that shape local culture.

Included

Professional guide
Boat ride
Tasting snacks
Transportation from meeting point to Xochimilco and back by public transportation

Not included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wear casual, jeans and t-shirts, no jewelry, a sweater and sunscreen
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

Features

Tourism

85% Cultural

70% Aquatic

55% Original

35%

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Coyoacan & Xochimilco 29 Activities

Xochimilco Boat Ride and Cultural Tour