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Chinampa Kayak Tour: Explore Ancient Water Trails
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3 Ratings
Ciudad de México
Embark on a 3-hour kayaking adventure through the ancient canals of Xochimilco. Explore the 800-900 year old chinampa system of agriculture and discover a green maze of wildlife, mountain views, and island farms.
Duration:
3 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Embarcadero Cuemanco - We’ll leave from Embarcadero Cuemanco for a 3 hour calm kayak trip into the beautiful agricultural section of Xochimilco, taking lesser-known small canals full of bird and fish life and passing the still working island farms (chinampas) that have been here since the prehispanic period.
What's Included
- Kayaks provided
- Lifejacket included
- Dry bag for personal items
Additional Information
We navigate the canals within the 800-900 year old chinampa agricultural system, the surviving fragment of the ancient lake that dates back to pre-Columbian times. This verdant aquatic labyrinth is teeming with fauna, picturesque mountainous landscapes, and operational isle orchards unique in the world. The journey is tranquil, allowing ample opportunity for photography, ornithological observation, and discovery.
Location
Embarcadero Cuemanco
Antiguo Canal Cuemanco
We meet at dawn at the far end of the Embarcadero parking lot. Look for a big red van and a bunch of kayaks.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Z894rzdianas
Jul 24, 2024
Our favorite part of our CDMX trip! - The best part of our trip to CDMX! Grant is a fantastic storyteller and taught my partner and I so much about the history of the chinampas, CDMX, and the flora and fauna around us. Kayaking itself was peaceful and quiet on calm water, and we benefited from being a small group. We went at a leisurely pace, taking a break halfway.
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Robert_s
Apr 5, 2024
Great birding! - Grant was very knowledgeable, native English speaker, super helpful with advice and adjustment of our schedule. Many bird sightings, many up close, night heron only 3 meters away!
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223robm
Jan 29, 2024
A slow paddle around the beautiful waterways of Xochimilco with a very knowledgeable guide - This was one of the highlights of our 2 week holiday in Mexico. Grant kept us updated at all stages and we set off on time, in a double kayak, for a beautiful paddle through the waterways of Xochimilco. Grant knew the area well and gave a continual commentary on the history of Mexico, the flora and fauna we saw and what the local farmers were doing as we paddled serenely past. We went past the colourful trajineras and down narrow waterways and explored backwaters so quiet it was hard to believe you were in Mexico City. We stopped on a tiny island for lunch – mezal and some esquites from a passing punt! Then a lazy paddle back to the launch jetty for what was an incredibly memorable day and a treat I would definitely recommend.
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