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The 3 Best Kayak Trips in Mexico City

3 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 3 kayak trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Sunrise Kayak Tour in Xochimilco - Kayaking through the canals before sunrise
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Sunrise Kayak Tour in Xochimilco

1.Sunrise Kayak Tour in Xochimilco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $28Our pick

Paddle Xochimilco’s quiet canals before sunrise, watch volcano views, enjoy a chinampa breakfast, and get practical tips on cold mornings and transport.

“We loved it, a very magical experience and very rich breakfast, plus I felt very safe on the tourAuto-translated”

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Xochimilco: amanecer en kayak Ciudad de México - The first paddle through Xochimilco
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Xochimilco: amanecer en kayak Ciudad de México

2.Xochimilco: amanecer en kayak Ciudad de México

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours · from $55Top rated

Paddle Xochimilco’s canals at sunrise, learn Mexico City’s origins, and visit axolotls with local guide Alan in a small group.

“Alan was the best. Very kind and very knowledgable of the area as a local himself. One of the best sunrises of our lives and would highly recommend booking with him if you are considering it.”

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3 Hours of Kayaking at the Ancient Canals of Xochimilco - The first paddle into the quieter 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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Paddle Xochimilco’s ancient canals at dawn, spotting herons, chinampas, and wildlife with guide Grant on a peaceful small-group kayak tour.

“Top-notch experience. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Mexico City. The scenery was beautiful, peaceful, and quiet. We got lucky to catch the sunrise, and Grant's explanation was very insightful. It was like an intriguing Mexican historical lesson combined with ecology, it was not boring it was really interesting.”

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