Plan Your Visit to Xochimilco
Everything you need for an authentic, transparent and safe canal journey: official regulated tariffs, public transit routes, and curated itineraries.
Regulated Price: $600 MXN Per Boat / Hour
The price is fixed by the local government and PROFECO. It is charged per trajinera, not per person, and includes up to 18-20 passengers.
Quick lagoon circuit around near embarcaderos. Suitable for short introductory family rides.
Classic festive loop: floating mariachis, food vendors, plant market stop, and traditional canal atmosphere.
Full circuit including tranquil ecological canals, Laguna de Tlilac, and the axolotl conservation sanctuary.
How to Get to Xochimilco from Central CDMX
Step-by-step public transit route from Centro Historico, Roma, or Condesa.
Metro Line 2 (Blue Line)
Take the Metro south toward the terminal station Tasquena (accessible from Zocalo, Bellas Artes, or Pino Suarez).
Approx. 25 minutes | $5 MXNTransfer to Tren Ligero
Follow the overhead signs inside Tasquena station to the Tren Ligero platform. Ride south to the terminal station Xochimilco.
Approx. 35 minutes | $3 MXN (Metro card)Arrival & Pier Access
From Xochimilco terminal, Embarcadero Fernando Celada is a 10-minute walk. For Embarcadero Nuevo Nativitas or Cuemanco, take an official green taxi (5-10 mins).
5 to 10 minutes | Walk or $40 MXN taxiDecalogo del Turista Responsable
Help protect the ancient pre-Hispanic chinampas and the endemic axolotl.
Pack Out All Trash
Bring a reusable bag for all food wrappers, bottles, and cans. Leave zero waste in the water.
Volume Discipline in Eco Zones
Excessive loudspeaker volume is prohibited in the ecological reserve to protect nesting birds and aquatic life.
Respect Axolotl Sanctuaries
Never touch captive or wild axolotls. Visit certified breeding sanctuaries dedicated to species rehabilitation.
Support Accredited Remeros
Hire boats directly at the official pier gates. Avoid third-party intermediaries on the approach streets.
