Kayak tour in Xochimilco
Description
This tour is unique since you will visit the Xochimilco ecological reserve to appreciate the sunrise. A specialized guide will train you to use the kayak and will accompany you on the tour. The itinerary is as follows: First Laguna de Teshuilo, It is the first point that you can visit, of this lagoon that is recognized by the locals as the place of celebration during Holy Week. Also to Isla de las Muñecas, second point where you can see the famous Isla de las Muñecas created by Julián Santana. Lastly, Canal de Apampilco, this representative canal because it is one of the oldest canals and its tradition says that the Aplantles existed that give biodiversity to the Xochimilco wetland. Throughout the walk you will see the traditional chimapas that were created by the Xochimilca civilization for the cultivation of flowers and vegetables. For an additional cost you can have a breakfast with local products.
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Itinerary
We will visit the main channels of Xochimilco in the lake area, Apampilco channel, Teshuilo Lagoon, Apatatlaco Channel. We will cross the original Island of the Dolls, without the weather permitting we will be able to appreciate the sunrise. We will return you to the meeting point.
You will be able to see the original trajineras passing by, which are the typical transport of Lake Xochimilco.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pets allowed (small dogs)
- Not recommended for travelers with epilepsy
Reviews(13)
Roberto was such a great guide and really showed me an in depth insight into xochimilco. If the party boat isn’t your vibe like me I highly suggest!
My partner and I had a kayak tour with Roberto as the guide. He was ver helpful, imformative, friendly and gave us other travel tips. Very enjoyable 😉
Our Guide Roberto was amazing, because he had profound knowledge of the area , history and economy. We booked the Canoe Tour at 10h , which was perfect, due to the fact, that hardly anyone is on the Canals and we had a calm, relaxing experience , connecting with nature and wildlife. Roberto and the Tour is highly recommended. ♡ The meeting point is also away from the crowd.
Our tour was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide was so fun and knowledgeable and we loved spending time with him. The canal and views were stunning and perfect for kayaking. Truly an unforgettable experience
Miriam is an amazing tour guide! She was so nice and waited with us for our Uber after the tour. She also recommended restaurants for us. And what a great tour of the beautiful canals. We highly recommend this tour!
Roberto and Miriam were great guides! I was a little worried that my kayaking skills were too rusty, but it was a perfect kayaking trip with their help. This was a fantastic adventure filled with the beauty of nature.
It starts very early, it is cold and you have to wear clothes suitable for getting wet and changing clothes. If you have better waterproof shoes. Hat for the sun back.
Great tour. I attended a 10 am tour and was the only attendee, but still had two tour guides. Both were great, friendly, and well-prepared. They knew lots about the Xochimilco, its biodiversity and history, so I highly recommend you ask any questions that peaks your interest. They also encouraged taking lots of photos and helped with taking some photos of myself. The tour was around 2.5 hours and explores a large portion of the waterways in the area, including seeing local life and lots of wild animals. I highly recommend this tour as a nature getaway from the busyness of Mexico City.
Great experience over all. Roberto and Miriam were great. They helped me with a last minute booking after a different agency canceled my trip last minute. Amazing views. Amazing experience.
An interesting, different activity that shows you another panorama of the CdMx without leaving the CdMx.
