Description
About this activity
- 📅Date: June 27th , 03:30 hrs.
- ⏱ Duration: Aprox. 8 hours
- 👥 Groups from min. / 10 max. 15 guests
- Private / semi-private (2 guests)
- 📍Meeting point: Lengua y cultura. Av. Baja California 260, Colonia Condesa, Cuauhtémoc, 06100, Ciudad de México.
- ⚠ Cancel up to 72 hours in advance for a full refund
Highlights
- Watch the sunrise from a kayak in the canals of Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Paddle through tranquil waterways surrounded by chinampas (floating gardens) and local wildlife.
- Visit an Axolotl Sanctuary and learn about conservation efforts to protect this unique species.
- Discover the mythology and cultural significance of the axolotl in ancient Mexico.
- Enjoy a traditional Mexican breakfast featuring regional flavors.
- Taste pulque, Mexico’s ancestral fermented beverage made from maguey sap.
- Participate in an authentic temazcal ceremony guided by a traditional healer.
- Experience the cultural, natural, and spiritual traditions of Xochimilco in a single day.
Itinerary
- 3:40 hrs. – Departure from Mexico City. Meeting point: Lengua y cultura.
- 5:00 hrs. – Sunrise Kayak Adventure: Begin your journey with a peaceful kayak ride through the canals of Xochimilco. As the sun rises over the floating gardens, enjoy breathtaking scenery, birdlife, and a unique perspective of one of Mexico’s most treasured cultural landscapes.
- 7:00 hrs. – Axolotl Sanctuary Visit: Visit a local conservation center dedicated to protecting the axolotl, an endemic amphibian found only in the waters of Xochimilco.
- 8:00 hrs. – Temazcal ceremony: We will enter the “house of heat” (literal meaning of Temazcal in Nahuatl language). It is a shamanic ritual that dates back to pre-Columbian times and that, through several sweat sessions, allows a purification of the body and a relaxation of the mind.
- 9:30 hrs. – Traditional Mexican Breakfast: After your morning paddle, enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared with local ingredients and traditional recipes.
- 10:30 hrs. – Pulque Tasting Experience: Learn about the history of pulque, the ancient fermented beverage made from maguey sap that was once consumed during sacred ceremonies and reserved for nobility and priests.
- 11:00 hrs. – End of Experience: Back to Mexico City.
Tour includes
- Bilingual local guide (English & Spanish)
- Round trip from Roma – Condesa area
- Kayak equipment and safety gear
- Entrance to the Axolotl Sanctuary
- Guided conservation and cultural interpretation
- Traditional Mexican breakfast
- Pulque tasting
- Traditional temazcal ceremony
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional food and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Souvenirs
Recommendations
- Wear comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities.
- Bring a change of clothes for after the temazcal experience.
- Wear water-friendly shoes or sandals.
- Bring a swimsuit or lightweight clothing for the temazcal.
- Bring a towel.
- Use sunscreen and insect repellent.
- Wear a hat or cap for sun protection.
- Bring cash for personal purchases and optional extras.
- Stay hydrated before and after the temazcal ceremony.
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