Discover Xochimilco, Coyoacán and the Estadio Azteca
ID: GYG434450-782782
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Enjoy riding a trajinera in the Xochimilco channels, explore the trendy neighborhood of Coyoacán, and stop for a photo shoot outside one of the largest and best-known soccer stadiums in the world.
Your tour will begin by visiting the Azteca Stadium, also known as El Colósolo de Santa Ursula. This is the biggest stadium in Mexico, apt for 87,000 people, and the third in Latin America. It is a famous landmark, plenty of very important sports events have taken place in this stadium, including two Soccer World Cups. You will visit the stadium from the outside and you will be able to take great photos.
After the stadium, the next stop is the famous channels of Xochimilco, these are the last remains of the aquatic transportation system created by the Aztecs, and they are located south of the city. You will take a ride on a trajinera, a traditional Mexican boat that will take you through the channels while you enjoy the landscape, listen to Mariachi music, and encounter other trajineras that sell all kinds of Mexican food and crafts. In Xochimilco, you will see Chinampas which are floating gardens, birds like ducks, herons, and different types of Mexican plants. This ride is a complete Mexican Party!
Our next and final stop will be the famous neighborhood of Coyoacán. This neighborhood is one of the most beautiful and antique neighborhoods of the city, it is a kaleidoscope of artists, musicians, traditional food vendors, culture, and crafts. You will enjoy walking through its streets admiring its colonial architecture, cobbled streets, churches, and plazas.
This tour promises to be an unforgettable experience!
Highlights
- Tour of the Xochimilco channels on board a "trajinera"
- Discover the bohemian Coayoacan neighborhood
- Learn about Mexico´s history and culture
- Take amazing photos of the Azteca Stadium
- Enjoy a Mexican lunch
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All passengers must arrive at the meeting point
The day trip lasts approximately 9 hours
You will ride a trajinera, a traditional Mexican boat, through the Xochimilco channels
All passengers must arrive at the meeting point. We are located next to the cathedral, at Plaza del Empedradillo.
The staff has blue shirts and vests, and a Turibus badge.
Please show your mobile or printed reservation voucher to the Turibus host.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
