Xochimilco Farm Tour: Farmland Food and Hop on a Trajinera

On this guided tour, you will head to Xochimilco, one of the most wonderful natural areas in Mexico City. Once there, enjoy a boat ride and get amazed by the beauty of the Xochimilco canals and their lovely hidden quietness. On the way, see the hundred-year-old chinampas, rectangular artificial fields built for agricultural purposes during the Aztec period, at least nine centuries ago. Then, get in touch with the local community of vegetable producers who will explain to you their daily life in a chinampa, as well as the benefits and sustainability of this ancient agricultural technique. Pick up some fresh products to prepare your own lunch while listening to their recommendation. Finally, cook them in a traditional style and get some insights into Mexican cuisine and its diversity from your hosts. Moreover, have fun paddling on a boatlike-kayak along the picturesque canals surrounded by “floating gardens” on the way. Also, look at the fauna that lives in the area by visiting an aquarium to see the axolotl, an endangered salamander formerly from Xochimilco that is important to its ecosystem. Duration: 8 Hours