Private tour in Xochimilco Monica Y

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 550 USD

UNAM & Xochimilco floating gardens

Tour #2206
4.9 (13)
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

up to 3 people

5 hours

Private transportation

Party Size:

1

Overview of your Xochimilco tour:

Xochimilco, "land sown with flowers", 17 miles south from the center of the city. It's known because of its "Floating Gardens" made by the ancient inhabitants of the south basin of Mexico, who transformed lagoons, swamplands and marshes into areas of agricultural production with canals that help to transport products. It was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987. Lake Xochimilco is the only habitat for the critically endangered Axolotl salamander. The borough also has a number of nature reserves. On the other, there's the Island of the Dolls. The Central University City Campus of the UNAM is one of the maximum exhibitors of the modernism in Latin America and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The campus constitutes a unique example of 20th-century modernism integrating urbanism, architecture, engineering, landscape design and fine arts with references to local traditions, especially to Mexico's pre-Hispanic past. The ensemble embodies social and cultural values of universal significance.

Your Xochimilco tour itinerary

Drive towards South (aprox. 40-45 min driving) to Cuemanco pier in Xochimilco where we shall take a boat ride. Option 1, - Hotel pick up in Condesa, Roma, Chapultepec, Polanco or Coyoacan. - 1. 5 hour boat ride - Sculptoric Space and Cultural Center: MUCCA, Scuptural Garden. - Stop at the Central University City Campus: the Stadium, Rectorate Tower, the Central Library, Tower II and the Medicine Building that are a clear example of the plastic art integration of modern architecture, Mexican traditions and artwork with designs inspired in the Aztec and Spanish past and set by the flora of the volcanic rock natural scenery. - Return & hotel drop off or agreed point in the area. Option 2 - Hotel pick up in Condesa, Roma, Chapultepec, Polanco or Coyoacan. - 4 hours round boat ride within the nature reserve - Island of the Dolls - Return & hotel drop off or agreed point in area

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Transportation Details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

This private tour includes SUV transportation for 3 people maximum from your hotel in Condesa, Roma, Chapultepec, Polanco or Coyoacan. NOT downtown/Historic Center/Tabacalera/Juarez.

What's included
  • Private Guide
  • Private Transportation
What's extra
  • Other: Boat ride is 600 pesos per hour
  • Food Drinks Snacks
  • Tickets: Admission fee of 50 pesos per person for the Island of the Dolls
Meeting location

83 Merida, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, 06700 Mexico

At your hotel or Airbnb in Condesa, Roma, Chapultepec, Polanco or Coyoacan. Cafe Garat on Merida 83, Roma Norte

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Architecture

Art And Culture

History

Nature Wildlife And Safaris

Day Trip

Languages
Fluent

Spanish

Fluent

English

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

4.9

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    $ 550 USD

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    up to 3 people

    Duration:

    5 hours

    Transportation:

    Private transportation

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    1

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