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Experience

Roots of Xochimilco

Language: English & Spanish

This tour is designed for those who want to truly experience and understand Xochimilco. We start at the new Cuemanco pier, where you will board a trajinera to enjoy breakfast on board or at a chinampa, along with planting activities using pre-Hispanic techniques. Afterwards, we visit an Axolotl Conservation Center with a complete explanation about these incredible amphibians. We close at the Xochimilco town center, where you can wander freely through its streets and try the local food.

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Roots of Xochimilco
Language: English & Spanish

Route

  1. We start by leaving the new Cuemanco pier by trajinera
  2. We enjoy breakfast on board or at a chinampa
  3. We take part in planting activities using pre-Hispanic techniques
  4. We arrive at the pier in the Xochimilco town center
  5. We walk to the Axolotl Conservation Center
  6. We visit the axolotl sanctuary with a full explanation
  7. We wrap up with a walk to the Xochimilco town center to explore freely and try local food

What is included

  • Bilingual guide.
  • Trajinera ride from the new Cuemanco pier.
  • Breakfast on board the trajinera or at a chinampa.
  • Planting activities using pre-Hispanic techniques.
  • Visit to the Axolotl Conservation Center with a full explanation.
  • Free time to explore the Xochimilco town center and try local food.

Departure points

  • Starts at the Nuevo Embarcadero de Cuemanco pier (Periférico Oriente, across from the Vivero Nezahualcóyotl) and ends at the Xochimilco town center.
  • How to get to the starting point: by public transport, take Metro Line 2 (blue line) to Tasqueña, then the Tren Ligero (light rail) to the Periférico station; from there we recommend taking a taxi or Uber straight to the Nuevo Embarcadero de Cuemanco.
  • Exact location of the meeting point: https://goo.gl/maps/Pa4J6xo71x8Vh4U67

Recommendations

  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to the meeting point.
  • Maximum capacity: 30 people.
  • Confirm your availability by WhatsApp before attending.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for short walks and light clothing: you will take part in several outdoor activities.

Important information

Accessibility
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Pets
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Additional expenses
No incluye gastos personales ni servicios no descritos.
Cancellation policy
Customer cancellation: You may cancel up to 48 hours before the tour starts. If you cancel at least 48 hours in advance, a refund may apply. For Mercado Pago payments, online or by terminal, 95% of the paid amount is refunded; the remaining 5% is retained for management and processing costs. For experiences that include temazcal, cacao ceremony or food, if the cancellation is made between 3 and 7 days before the experience, only 50% of the paid deposit is refunded. If you cancel less than 48 hours in advance or do not show up, no refund applies. Cancellation by Otro Viaje: If Otro Viaje cancels the experience, you may reschedule at no cost. If you do not wish to reschedule, you will receive a 100% refund of the paid amount. We will notify you as early as possible using the contact details from your booking. Refund process: Refunds are validated and processed manually. Otro Viaje processing may take 1 to 2 business days; after that, the time for the refund to appear depends on the bank or payment method used by the customer. Free tours and unpaid bookings: For free tours, please cancel your booking if you cannot attend so we can release your spots. These bookings do not generate refunds because they are not paid when booking.
Payment method
Online payment with Mercado Pago, subject to availability.
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