2026 The City Green Exploring the Urban Eco-Reserve of Xochimilco Discount Tickets

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Overview

Gain insight into the history and culture of Xochimilco Ecological Park on this full-day tour from Mexico City. A small group ensures a more personalized experience. Explore the UNESCO-listed canals via a traditional vessel and visit a working island to learn more about the area’s agricultural heritage. Then, enjoy an included family-style meal made from local ingredients after a longer visit to the local market.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Hagamos Composta Cafe Comunitaro

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Hagamos Composta Café Comunitario
Will start the day in central Mexico City with amazing coffee and pastries at Hagamos Composta Cafe, the community center with the largest independent composting project in the country. We will then depart in a private van to the UNESCO heritage site of Xochimilco, a place for a pleasure cruise and also a vital agricultural resource. We’ll learn more about Xochimilco's culture and food and meet the people who maintain its one-of-a-kind agricultural system.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Mercado de Xochimilco
Our first stop will be the vast market of the area of Xochimilco. We’ll try different pre-Columbian dishes such as tlacoyos (oval-shaped corn-meal patties filled with fava beans, cheese, refried beans, spinach, potatoes and more) handmade by local women who set up shop every morning at one of the aisles. As we explore the market we’ll learn more about the different kinds of produce that are grown locally in the chinampas.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Xochimilco
We will track the market's local products back to their source as we ride our own trajinera through part of the ecological reserve that is particularly rich in flora and fauna. Will traverse the canals – through part of the ecological reserve. As the boat glides through the canals that connect the chinampas, we’ll have an onboard tasting of seasonal products fresh from the market. After docking, we’ll return to central Mexico City by private van.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Entry/Admission - Xochimilco

Bottled water

Private van to and from Xochimilco

Ride on a trajinera

Lunch

Snacks

Exclusion

Cannot accommodate a vegan diet

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Culinary Backstreets

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