Xochimilco Marvels: A Culinary & Cultural Journey
Overview of the tour in Mexico City
Discover the ancient lake area of Xochimilco, which is a wetlands area designated by UNESCO. Learn about the construction of the chinampas from pre-Hispanic times to the importance of the Declaration of Natural Heritage of Humanity in our day.
Explore the native flora and fauna of the area, including axolotls, ahuejotes, chichicuilotes, and herons. Taste acociles, a typical local food. Hear legends as a cultural tradition of Xochimilco, the ahuizotl, nahuales, and Tlahuipochi.
Learn about the cinematography in Xochimilco, including the films "Maria Candelaria" and "The Violetero." See the craft landscapes of the lake.
Discover the water sports project in Cuemanco for the German and French communities in Mexico City, which includes canoeing and swimming. Hear about lake conservation, natural disasters, a possible tsunami in the basin, and frost.
All this while enjoying delicious Mexican snacks based on corn as the indigenous people of the area used to do, such as sopes, tlacoyos, quesadillas, and chalupas, and of course, you can't miss a fresh guacamole and refreshing sodas and Mexican beers.
This activity includes:
- Embarcadero Cuemanco
- Lago de xochimilco
- Learn about the construction of the chinampas from pre-Hispanic times
- Discover the importance of the area's declaration as a Natural Heritage site
- See native flora and fauna, including axolotls, ahuejotes, and chichicuilotes
- Taste typical food and learn about the local legends and cultural traditions
- Hear about the water sports project in Cuemanco for the German and French
- Guided tour of the chinampas (3-hour boat tour)
- Tasting of typical foods, such as sopes, tlacoyos, quesadillas, and Mexican sodas and beers.
On arrival
The meeting point is in front of the monument to the Virgin at the Cuemanco pier. You can ask any local for its location.
Things to note
-Transportation to and from the activity start point is not included (transport is optional and can be purchased for an extra charge). Please ask us for the options at the time of booking.
-Personal expenses
-Tips (optional)
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
Canteens + Mariachi & Tequila Tour
Spanish, English
3 hours
8:15 PM
