Prehispanic Xochimilco: Market, chinampas and axolotls
Hello! We are Pies Descalzos, originally from Xochimilco. We would love to share with you the richness of our town, starting with the gastronomy and the artificial islands designed for planting: the chinampas. We will travel by trajinera (big canoe) and tell you all about the history of Xochimilco. We will stop on an island to explain the ancestral cultivation technique developed in this place, unique in the world and part of the world's agricultural heritage. We will tell you about the flower, the fauna and we will take you to meet the axolotl.
Options
Xochimilco and Farm
Xochimilco and Farm visit: We will travel by trajinera through the canals, visit a farm, meet the animals and have a brunch with the farm products
Agroecological breakfast
Pickup included
What's included in Prehispanic Xochimilco: Market, chinampas and axolotls
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mercado de Xochimilco
We will start in the heart of the town of Xochimilco, exploring its vibrant market. We will see native corn, taste handmade tlacoyos, visit a cheese factory and a traditional pulque bar, and buy some snacks for our trip along the canal.
Canales de Xochimilco
We will go to one of the most beautiful piers in Xochimilco, away from the tourist piers to enjoy the natural beauty of this place. We will take a trajinera ride and our guide will explain the incredible history of this place, we will stop on a floating island to learn about the chinampas, the unique ancestral cultivation system developed by the Xochimilcas and some of the plants that are grown here. Finally we will visit another floating island to see and learn from the axolotls.
Inclusions
- We will provide some cravings from Xochimilco to eat during the boat ride
- Boat ticket at Xochimilco (Trajinera)
- Tips
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
If your hotel is not listed don't worry, we pick you up at any location your hotel or airbnb is in Mexico city
Meeting Points
- If you would like to book a tour without round transportation, we meet at the pier Fernando Celada at the entrance of the center of Xochimilco
End Points
- The tour will end at Museo Frida Kahlo in Coyoacan
