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7 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Mexico City

Mexico City’s best days out.

The 7 canoes & kayaks travellers book most in Mexico City, each one reviewed in full: what the day is really like, who runs it, how long it takes and what you pay.

7 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Mexico City

Sunrise Kayak Tour in Xochimilco - On the water in the dark: what kayaking feels like
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Sunrise Kayak Tour in Xochimilco

1.Sunrise Kayak Tour in Xochimilco

Pre-sunrise kayak in Xochimilco from Mexico City, with breakfast on a chinampa and calm canal views over volcanoes.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“A very special and quite relaxing experience to soak in the sights and vibes of Xochimilco pre and post sunrise. Easy paddle even if you don't have much or any kayaking experience, very calm waters on the canals of this UNESCO world heritage site on the edge of CDMX. Great bird watching and some bonus…”

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3 Hours of Kayaking at the Ancient Canals of Xochimilco - The paddle itself: calm, guided, and built for smaller canals
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3 Hours of Kayaking at the Ancient Canals of Xochimilco

3.3 Hours of Kayaking at the Ancient Canals of Xochimilco

Paddle Xochimilco canals at dawn with guide Grant, see working chinampas, and spot herons and fish on a calm 3-hour trip.

★ 5.0

“This tour was a fun, peaceful, educational, and fascinating look at the natural world around Mexico City. Grant was an excellent guide, tailoring the tour to the interests and desires of our group. He shared abundant information about the history surrounding the canals, the use of the land for farming, and the past and present…”

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Xochimilco at dawn in Canoe or Kayak and Organic Breakfast - Canoe or kayak at dawn: the 40–50 minute canal ride
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Xochimilco at dawn in Canoe or Kayak and Organic Breakfast

4.Xochimilco at dawn in Canoe or Kayak and Organic Breakfast

5 a.m. pickup for a dawn canoe or kayak on Xochimilco canals, then an organic chinampa breakfast and vegetable planting.

★ 5.0

“This was one of our favorite experiences in Mexico City. Rise early to get to the Xochimilco canals to see wildlife, watch the sun come up, and enjoy a meal & hot coffee afterwards. The scenery is stunning. Wear layers. Plan to get wet from paddling. There are double & single kayaks. Bring gloves &…”

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Kayak at sunrise in Xochimilco: agroecological experience - Stop 1: Trajineras Xochimilco and the Working Chinampa System
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Kayak at sunrise in Xochimilco: agroecological experience

5.Kayak at sunrise in Xochimilco: agroecological experience

Kayak at sunrise on Xochimilco’s UNESCO canals, learn chinampas agroecology, spot axolotls, and watch birds in mist.

★ 5.0

“Such a wonderful tour, full of new information and unique experiences! Laila is so warm and inviting, providing so much context and translation assistance. The other guides (Juan and Diego) were so knowledgeable about the canals, chinampas, and farming practices. The chef (whose name i unfortunately missed) prepared us an astounding meal with products largely…”

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Kayak tour in Xochimilco - Island of the Dolls Crossing: Worth It, But Don’t Count on Perfect Sunrise
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Kayak tour in Xochimilco

6.Kayak tour in Xochimilco

Paddle Xochimilco canals with an English/Spanish guide, spot wildlife and trajineras, and cross the Island of Dolls in 2–3 hours.

★ 4.5

“Great tour. I attended a 10 am tour and was the only attendee, but still had two tour guides. Both were great, friendly, and well-prepared. They knew lots about the Xochimilco, its biodiversity and history, so I highly recommend you ask any questions that peaks your interest. They also encouraged taking lots of photos and…”

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Mexico City the island of the dolls and the ajolotario by kayak

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