Tourism that rescues theMexican Axolotl
Explore the canals of Xochimilco on trajineras, alongside expert guides and local communities. Discover the beautiful wetland of Xochimilco.
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Our Tourism Experiences
✿ Trajineras con remo manual · 5am–7pm · 365 days a year ✿
Xochimilco in motion
Immerse yourself in the landscapes of the canals, chinampas and sunsets of the last living wetland of Mexico City.
Our Tourism is Community-Based
The economic spillover goes to the community, not to a company. We are a non-profit Civil Association, so 100% of profits nourish our projects.
100% Non-Profit
We are a Civil Association. 100% of profits nourish our axolotl conservation and wetland restoration projects.
Fair Trade
Our prices are Fair Trade. We work with the community and its cooperatives, ensuring fair income for rowers, chinamperos and guides.
Community Economic Spillover
Our tourism operation represents direct economic spillover to 300 families: cooperatives, chinamperos, rowers, axolotlary and service providers.
Real Ecological Cause
By visiting Xochimilco with us you are truly helping the rescue of the Mexican axolotl. Your visit has measurable impact.
Visiting Xochimilco with us helps rescue the axolotl
The resources generated by our tourism activities are allocated to fund conservation and restoration projects for the Xochimilco wetland and the habitat of the Mexican axolotl.
See our 2026 ProjectsCommunity Cooperatives
We work directly with Xochimilco cooperatives to ensure every peso reaches the community.
Embarcadero Fernando Celada
Cooperative of rowers and service providers in the heart of Xochimilco.
Cuemanco
Traditional dock with direct access to chinampas and protected natural areas.
Puente de Urrutia
Departure point to the oldest canals and the axolotl sanctuary.
We Do Not Use Motor Boats
As a Civil Association, we maintain active lawsuits to prohibit the use of gasoline motors in the canals and chinampa zones of Xochimilco. Motor use pollutes the water, destroys axolotl habitat, and damages the wetland ecosystem.
View the lawsuit
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People matter to us. Behind every service there is a living person, not a machine. Our booking system is 100% trustworthy and human: behind the number you will find our staff ready to help you.
100% Trust & human treatment
Fair Trade prices
100% profits to Axolotl Sanctuary
"By visiting Xochimilco with us, you are truly helping the rescue of the Mexican axolotl."
Sanctuary Axolotl · CIMA A.C.