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.
Agroecological Farm
1 Trip
Axolotl Sanctuary
1 Trip
Demonstration Chinampa
1 Trip
Ecological Chapel
1 Trip
Gastronomy
2 Trips
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.
Popular Routes
Explore Xochimilco’s Canals and Lagoons
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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DISCOVER THE LAGUNA DEL TORO ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
Explore the Toro Route by kayak
Recommended by Our Guests
Every Acalli Kayak Club experience is built around personal guidance, safety, and attentive service. Discover what our guests say after exploring Xochimilco’s canals and lagoons with us.
Awesome
4/5
Based on 2+ Reviews
Excellent
5/5
Based on 4+ Reviews
New Ways to Discover Xochimilco
Explore our latest experiences and choose how you want to discover Xochimilco’s canals, lagoons, nature, and culture from the water.
Moments on the Water
Discover through our lens the nature, culture, and kayaking experiences that make Xochimilco unique.
Experience Xochimilco with Acalli Kayak Club 🛶
At Acalli Kayak Club, we share our passion for kayaking, nature, and the culture of Xochimilco. We create small-group experiences through its canals and lagoons, with guidance along the route, suitable equipment, and options for every level of adventure.
Real Routes, Real Stories
Every journey through Xochimilco leaves a story behind. Discover what our guests share after paddling with Acalli.
Adriana Bernadet
Ruta del Toro
Excelente recorrido!!! Los guías son muy amables y están totalmente al pendiente durante el trayecto, su equipo en excelentes condiciones. Si vas con niños ampliamente recomendable pues les tienen mucha paciencia
Karen Lopez
Ruta del Toro
Gracias por este regalo tan bonito♥️♥️
Gracias a Acalli Kayak Club Xochimilco excelente servicio, y super recomendado
Garcia Raamses
Ruta Tlilac
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Muy buen servicio en todo el recorrido el guía esta al pendiente de como va uno, te capacitan para manejar bien el remo, estuvo 10/10
Yaz Garcia
Ruta del Toro
El recorrido es súper tranquilo, el equipo que brindan está en muy buenas condiciones, son puntuales, amables, muy buena actitud, nos divertimos mucho ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10 de 10
Alan Daniel Rueda Estrada
Desconocido
Cuauhtemoc Eduardo Sanabria Perez
Traslado
a la Chinampa “Jardin de los Sabinos”
OUR BLOG
Stories from the Water: Routes, Nature & Tips
Discover stories from our routes, helpful advice for your kayaking experiences, and articles about the nature, culture, and life found throughout Xochimilco’s canals and lagoons.
Laguna del Toro Ecological Reserve Is Closer Than You Think
Discover a natural corner of Xochimilco as you paddle through canals, vegetation, and landscapes full of life. With Acalli Kayak Club, Laguna del Toro Ecological Reserve becomes the setting for an experience that brings together adventure, tranquility, and nature.
