1 Day itinerary in Mexico, North America
Xochimilco Flavours and Traditions
Immerse yourself in the flavours and charm of Xochimilco, a soothing escape from Mexico City. Wander through lively markets brimming with local produce, savour the authentic taste of handmade tortillas and barbacoa tacos, and delve into the art of pulque at a traditional pulquería. Unwind aboard vib... Read More
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Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Spanish
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Mexico City
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Cultural
Food & Culinary
Food & Culinary
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Explore vibrant markets bursting with local produce.
Savour traditional street foods like barbacoa tacos.
Sip pulque at a traditional pulquería.
Glide through the canals aboard a colourful trajinera.
Explore vibrant markets bursting with local produce.
Savour traditional street foods like barbacoa tacos.
Sip pulque at a traditional pulquería.
Glide through the canals aboard a colourful trajinera.
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Private Xochimilco Food Tour & Boat Ride
Trajineras, Flavors & Ancient Canals Day Tour
Morning Market Adventure
Start your journey at Xochimilco’s bustling downtown market, where vibrant stalls overflow with just-picked local produce. Watch women meticulously press tortillas and make tlacoyos, and breathe in the scents of fresh fruit and sizzling meats.
Street Eats & Traditional Flavors
Stroll the market aisles with your guide, tasting curated local favorites: tender barbacoa tacos slow-cooked underground for 8 hours, fluffy elotes dressed in cheese and chilies, and golden flan made with farm-fresh milk. Sip refreshing aguas frescas and discover savory quesadillas, all bursting with authentic flavor.
Ancestral Drinks at the Pulquería
Step inside one of Xochimilco’s last traditional pulquerías. Here, you’ll sample pulque—the ancient, slightly tangy beverage made from fermented maguey sap. Try unique flavors like mango, guava, or marigold, available based on the season.
Colorful Canal Cruise
Hop aboard a vibrant trajinera, the iconic painted boats of Xochimilco, for a leisurely hour-long ride along historic canals. Enjoy a cold beer or a tangy michelada with chamoy on the rim as you float past lush scenery and lively boats.
A Taste of Local History
Throughout the day, your guide weaves in Xochimilco’s rich history—from its origins as the city’s breadbasket to its essential role in the founding of Mexico City, giving this tour the feel of both a feast and a fascinating story.
Meals: Lunch
What’s Included
Meals
- Lunch (1)
Transport
- Public Transportation During Tour
Activities
- Xochimilco Market
- Trajinera Ride
- Taste local food
- Pulque tasting (ancestral Mexican beverage that contains alcohol)
Not Included
- Transport to/from the meeting and end points of the tour
- Souvenirs
- Tip for your guide
- Additional personal beverages, outside what’s included on the tour itinerary
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