It is hard to believe that food is still grown using the ancient prehispanic system of chinampas (daub and wattle islands), or that there are still several navigable channels remaining in Mexico City (given that the greater metropolitan area boasts a population of roughly 22 million people). Only remnants of the complex endorheic lake system which existed prior to the arrival of the Spaniards still remain today.
On this tour, we will navigate from one of the more remote docks, taking a trip back in time, soaking in an unexpected abundance of nature and wildlife as we will float through a complex canal system lined with reeds. We’ll spot birds (many of which migrate from Canada and the U.S. annually to winter here) on our way to farms which continue to grow food using a sustainable, often organic, system, providing local markets with fresh leafy greens year round.
PLEASE NOTE: Of course, if you would prefer the more lively, colorful, touristy-route, we can also arrange to disembark from one of the busier, “folkloric” docks where mariachis, food vendors and handicrafts vendors hawk their wares from boats, making for a more festive, party-like atmosphere.
The cost of the trajinera boats, rented by the hour, are not included in the price of the tour.