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Xochimilco’s markets, food and nature
Joined 2024
Uncover the heart and soul of México through Xochimilco’s markets, native food, and beautiful canals.
We board a Trajinera and explore the mesmerising canals there access to the natural reserve, which is perfect for appreciating the landscape and its flora and fauna
While cruising along the canals between ancient chinampas, we’ll cook (and then eat) a local delicacy. I’ll recount the history and some regional legends, myths, and traditions. We will stop by an Axolotl sanctuary.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Polanco, condesa, roma sur, roma norte, Juárez.
- We will pick you up at your stay. One day before the experience I Will share the details about car and driver
Dalia Restaurant and colective craftstore
Upon your arrival at Dalia Restaurant, I welcome you with a hot traditional coffee and bread.
It is worth mentioning that Dalia Restaurant is also a women’s cultural collective selling artisanal products.
Shooping in the markets
We will go through the iconic hustle and bustle of a Mexican market. But, this market is unique because all greens are harvested from the Chinampas. There, we’ll buy fresh cheese, vegetables, and handmade tortillas, among other ingredients, for our lunch (Tlapique).
arrival at the pier
We’ll ride a bike taxi from the markets to the pier Fernando Celada, one of the most important piers with access to the natural reserve, which is perfect for appreciating the landscape and its flora and fauna. We board a Trajinera (traditional colourful boat) and explore the mesmerising canals there.
The cooking class
While cruising along the canals between ancient chinampas, we’ll cook (and then eat) a local delicacy, a tamal called Tlapique, suitable for vegetarians, vegans and celiacs.
prepared from vegetables and as the main ingredient: cheese
Wearing my traditional clothes, I’ll recount the history, symbolism, and meaning of my dressings and some regional legends, myths, and traditions.
The sanctuary
What would it be to visit Xochimilco without knowing the Axolotl? So, before we end our journey, we will stop by an Axolotl sanctuary. Axolotls are Xochimilco’s endemic salamanders, sadly endangered, though extensively used in scientific research due to their ability to regenerate limbs, gills and brains.
return to the pier
While we sail back to the pier we will enjoy the tamale that we previously prepared, accompanied by hand tortillas and a delicious macha sauce.
Ending Point
DALIA Mercado Cultural
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private transportation to Xochimilco
For 1 to 4 people. Hyundai i10. K28BKB. White
For 5 to 8 people. Hyundai H100 white Van Y29BLS
- Coffee brake (chocolate or tea) with a traditional bread
- Inputs purchased in the markets
- Bottle of water
-Travel by trajinera (the colorful and tipical bote to travel by the canals)
- Narrator guide throughout the experience
- Access to the Axolotl´s sanctuary
- return transportation
- tips
- beer
- alcoholic beverages
Tour Important Information
- The pick up will be done between 9:00 am and 9:30 am
- The car will depend on the number of travelers in each group.
- totally safe for vegetarians, vegans and celiacs, tell us your dietary restrictions and we will try to adapt
- It is suggested not to wear any type of jewelry or accessories during the tour of the markets
- We suggest wearing comfortable clothing, a cap, hat and sunscreen.
- The perfect tour to enjoy in family
The tour cannot start after 11 am
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Miroslava L.
My name is Miroslava. I'm a native of Xochimilco and a proud winner of the most
meaningful beauty contest in CDMX 'La flor más bella del ejido' 2006. Because of this, I
became a cultural ambassador and guardian of my culture and community. I learned
embroidery from my grandma when I was 12 years old, and later on, I continued learning
from handcrafter friends from different communities around Mexico. I've been teaching and
holding workshops on embroidery since 2010. In 2012, I launched a brand/workshop called
"TRAMA", which now, after 13 years of experience and building a community of
handcrafters, offers not only artisanal products and workshops but also unique experiences
to visit and live Xochimilco's culture and nature.
Reviews
“Definitely recommend!”
This is a fantastic tour if you wish to learn about the history and culture of Xochimilco and if you do not want/need a party boat. Miroslava was an excellent guide, showing us the market as we gathered locally grown ingredients for lunch. We then had a peaceful cruise through beautiful sections of the canals while assembling our meal. As lunch cooked on the grill Miroslava talked about the local history and her life growing up here. And not surprisingly, the food was delicious! Definitely recommend this tour!
$270/ per group
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