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Discover Xochimilco from the water

Explore its waterways, nature, and culture through kayaking experiences designed for small groups.

Our kayaking experiences in Xochimilco 🚣

Discover historic canals, lagoons, natural landscapes and chinampa culture through routes designed to explore Xochimilco from the water.

Why Explore with Acalli?

At Acalli Kayak Club, we design routes that let you discover Xochimilco from the water. Each route can be experienced at a different level of depth, depending on the landscape, duration, and type of adventure you are looking for:

Paddle — Kayak Exploration

Complete the entire route without getting out of the kayak, focusing on the scenery, canals, lagoons, and surrounding landscape. Ideal for those who want to paddle and discover Xochimilco from the water.

Experience — Exploration Plus One Activity

Paddle the route and make one stop to enjoy a specific activity, such as visiting a chinampa or an axolotl conservation center.

Tour — Complete Immersion

Combine a kayak route with several activities, stops, and a traditional culinary experience. This is the most complete way to discover Xochimilco’s nature, culture, and chinampa heritage.

Expedition — Advanced Exploration

Available on our longest routes, with greater duration and physical demands. Designed for those who want to venture into less-traveled areas and experience the lake and canal system more deeply.

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Explore Xochimilco’s Canals and Lagoons

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More Stability. More Confidence.

At Acalli Kayak Club, your experience begins with equipment designed to help you feel safe and comfortable on the water.

We use modern Itiwit inflatable kayaks equipped with anti-capsize stability features and puncture-resistant protection. Their wide design, reinforced materials, and independent air chambers provide greater balance and confidence while navigating Xochimilco’s canals and lagoons. Whether this is your first time kayaking or you already have paddling experience, our kayaks offer a stable, comfortable, and approachable way to discover Xochimilco from the water.

Routes for Every Experience Level

Choose the experience that best matches your physical condition, kayaking experience, and the kind of exploration you are looking for.

Easy

Accessible routes with calm paddling and shorter distances. Ideal for beginners, families, and visitors who want to discover Xochimilco at a relaxed pace.

Moderate

Longer routes with more continuous paddling through wider canals and lagoons. Recommended for participants with basic physical fitness who are comfortable with a more active experience.

Difficult

Extended routes with greater distance, physical demands, and more technical sections. Designed for experienced paddlers or participants prepared for a challenging adventure.

Discover the Natural Heart of Xochimilco.

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