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Xochimilco dresses up for Día de Muertos

Saturday, October 24th. An afternoon on a themed trajinera to experience one of Mexico's most beautiful traditions, sailing Xochimilco's canals as the sun goes down.

Día de Muertos–decorated trajinera on the canals of Xochimilco
Next Wild Call · Saturday, October 24th

Xochimilco: Día de Muertos

An afternoon to experience one of Mexico's most beautiful traditions from a very special place. We'll board a Día de Muertos–themed trajinera to sail Xochimilco's canals as the sun goes down. Along the way we'll hear the legend of the cempasúchil (marigold), enjoy lunch on board, and watch the landscape transform as evening arrives.

The experience ends at a Xochimilco chinampa, surrounded by nature and the one-of-a-kind atmosphere of this time of year. An afternoon of tradition, stories, food, and community to celebrate Día de Muertos, Wild & Wonder style.

Date Saturday, October 24th
Duration 4 to 5 hours
Timing At sunset
Group size Small groups · max. 15 per trajinera

What's included?

Included

  • Día de Muertos–themed trajinera ride
  • Water for the day
  • Tlacoyos
  • Sweet bread
  • Coffee
  • Guide with the legend of the cempasúchil
  • Chinampa visit

Not included

  • Transportation to Xochimilco
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tips and souvenirs

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