Explore the famous canals of Xochimilco with an expert local guide who can bring you to areas that aren't visited by other travelers. You'll float through the waters on a traditional 'Trajinera' boat and and visit ancient floating gardens known as Chinampas. You'll get to meet some of the local farmers who continue to work these lands and enjoy a delicious meal made with locally grown ingredients. Along the way, you'll get to take in the peaceful landscape filled with migratory birds and other willdlife.
What make this tour special? Your local guide, Ricardo, is the director of local nonprofit De la Chinampa a Tu Mesa. By going with him you'll get to explore parts of Xochimilco that no other travelers visit while supporting projects that benefit farmers and preserve this ecological zone!
Approximate schedule for the day (if you start at 2pm)
Fantastic Experience!
February 2020
Really High-Quality Tour for Foodies
January 2020
A highlight of a ten day trip!!
December 2019
Highly recommended
December 2019
The only way to see Xochimilco
January 2020
Great Tour of Xochimilco and the Chinampas
September 2019
Highly Recommend!
July 2019
Incredible Tour and Guide
July 2019
Amazing
June 2019
A delicious, chilled out and educational drift down the canals of Xochimilco
January 2019
A fascinating and informative visit
March 2019
Wonderful experience in the chinampas
February 2019
Awesome Experience & Escape From the City!
January 2019
Great experience
February 2019
Enjoy the Real Zochimilco!
January 2019
Simply Amazing - Highly Recommended
January 2019
Ricardo’s tour is a gem! Sunrise!
October 2018
A different world than Mexico City
October 2018
Locally Owned Community Project
De la Chinampa a tu Mesa is a non-profit organization supporting ecological preservation and sustainable agriculture in the chinampas of Xochimilco - the famous floating gardens of Mexico City. The owner, Ricardo Rodriguez, leads tours through the beautiful canals offering food from local farms, a visit to the chinampas, and knowledge about the history of the area.