Xoximilco Flaoting Fiesta in Canals of Cancun
About
Celebrate Mexican culture like never before at Xoximilco by Xcaret—a one-of-a-kind floating fiesta through the canals of Cancun! Step aboard a colorful trajinera (traditional gondola-style boat) and get ready for a night full of live mariachi, regional music, dancing, and endless fun. Taste your way through a delicious sampling of authentic Mexican cuisine and toast with tequila, beer, and aguas frescas as you cruise under the stars. Each boat has its own lively host to guide the celebration, turning strangers into friends in just one unforgettable evening. More than a dinner—Xoximilco is a cultural party on the water. Come ready to dance, laugh, and fall in love with Mexico’s festive spirit!
- Up to 20 travelers in the group
What to expect
Floating along the canals of Cancun in a ‘tranjinera’ (gondola) is a Mexican experience that cannot be missed. This evening tour of Xoximilco, on a traditional tranjinera, ensures an unforgettable experience of a Yucatan fiesta. Feast on a 3-course Mexican meal; sip unlimited tequila, beer, and soft drinks from an open bar; and listen to live music performed by mariachi and bolero bands.
Sample menu
Mexican appetizers
Guacamole, pico de gallo, ceviche, refried beans, chapulines, cheese and more.
Mexican tasting dinner
A selection of Mexico's most emblematic dishes. Chicken with mole, Cochinita Pibil, Lomitos, Fish Tikinchik, Tamarind Shrimp and more.
Typical Mexican sweets tasting plate
A selection of typical Mexican sweets accompanied by delicious coffee. Marzipan, honey sweets, typical chocolate, jamoncillo, cocadas, flan, etc.
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What’s included
- Live traditional Mexican music such as mariachi, bolero and trio
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cancun, Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen hotels
- Night tour in a trajinera through canals (floating bardge)
- Open bar of tequila, beer, flavored fresh water and soft drinks
- Three course tasting dinner
Not included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Some drinks are available but not inlcuded such as whiskey, wine and vodka
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 5 years. Kids: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children over 4'5" (1.37m) but under 12 years of age, must present identification to verify their age
- Bring insect repellent be free of the following chemicals to be use in the Park: Benzophenone, Etilhexila, Homosalate, Octyl Methoxycinnamate, Octyl Ssalicylate, Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
- Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, we recommend you to wear long pants.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- According to the indication issued by the Government of Quintana Roo, Mexico, we are forced to suspend activities at 11:00 pm. So the park will be opening from 19:00 to 23:00 hr
- The Voucher schedule is informative.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
The guides will be dressed in red t-shirts with the Xcaret logo on the back for easy identification. The guides will say the tour name out loud. - Upon your pickup, please present your printed or digital voucher and photo ID for boarding the bus to obtain a bracelet for entering into the park. - You must be 10 minutes early at the assigned location. - Transportation service is not private so you will share the bus with some other visitors of Grupo Xcaret.