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Per person
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Pilares "San Marcos", Xochimilco
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Public road and private parking
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Ampl San Marcos
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All year
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Feb, Mar, Apr and May
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Eco-Tour, Kayak
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Easy
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Spanish
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1-6
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12
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65
Explore Ruta del Toro at sunrise through a kayaking experience designed to discover the natural landscapes and ecological canals of Laguna del Toro in Xochimilco.
The experience begins during the final hours of the night and follows the natural transition into sunrise while navigating lacustrine waterways surrounded by ahuehuete trees, aquatic vegetation, and landscapes characteristic of the Laguna del Toro Ecological Reserve.
Unlike the traditional tourist areas of Xochimilco, this experience takes place in a quieter, more natural, and contemplative environment, ideal for travelers looking to connect with nature and explore the chinampa ecosystem from a different perspective.
Navigation is carried out using high-stability recreational hard-shell kayaks designed for calm-water exploration and recreational routes.
During the journey, the local guide shares:
- Territorial context
- History of the canals
- Lacustrine ecosystem interpretation
- Stories and legends of Xochimilco
- Natural interpretation of the landscape during sunrise
To respect the natural environment and minimize ecological impact, this experience operates with a maximum of 6 guests per tour.
This allows for:
- A quieter experience
- Reduced environmental impact
- More silent navigation
- Less disturbance to local wildlife and ecological corridors
This experience is ideal for:
- Nature lovers
- Photography
- Birdwatching
- Contemplative travelers
- Ecotourism
- Visitors seeking a different experience in Xochimilco
Points of Interest
- Laguna del Toro — The main body of water and the heart of the Laguna del Toro Ecological Reserve.
- Canal de los Sabinos — A natural water corridor surrounded by ahuehuete trees and aquatic vegetation.
- Canal Toltenco — One of the widest and deepest canals within the ecological reserve.
- Antiguo Canal Nacional — Historic navigation corridor from the ancient Basin of Mexico.
- Ahuehuete Tree Corridors — Natural areas surrounded by iconic trees characteristic of Xochimilco’s lacustrine ecosystem.
- Sunrise in Xochimilco — Observation of the natural transition between night and day within the reserve’s wetlands.
- Local Flora and Fauna — Observation of birds, aquatic vegetation, and natural wetland ecosystems.
