If you’re looking for a unique way to kick off May, this experience will captivate you from the very first moment. It’s a moonlit cruise in Xochimilco, a special tour where you can explore the canals under the light of the full moon, far from the typical trajinera ride.
During this culturally focused activity, you’ll explore this iconic space while hearing stories that blend history, tradition, and mystery. From beautiful tales to more spine-chilling ones, the experience promises a unique sensory journey through one of Mexico City’s most iconic sites.
The tour will be led by Iván Lina Ramos, a master in Mesoamerican studies, who will provide historical and cultural context for each story, connecting the city’s lacustrine past with its most intriguing legends.
A unique nighttime experience on the canals
The chinampas and canals of Xochimilco take on a completely different atmosphere at night. With the full moon as the only natural light, the landscape transforms into an almost magical setting, where silence, water, and shadows create an unforgettable atmosphere.
This plan is ideal if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary: there’s no music, no party, and no decorated trajineras. Here, the star of the show is the natural setting and the stories that inhabit it.
Additionally, these types of tours are a way to reconnect with the city’s lacustrine origins and understand the cultural significance of Xochimilco beyond traditional tourism.
📅 May 1, 2026
📍 Xochimilco, Mexico City
🎟️ $264 per person
Reservations:
Phone: 55 5212 2371 / 55 5553 2365 / 55 5553 3822
Email: reservaciones@inah.gob.mx
