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Xoximilco Tour

A mexican party.

Description

Xoximilco is a magical place with an ambiance of party, music and tradition that captures the imagination of everyone who visits by conjuring up memories of Mexico in its golden age.

Decorated with motifs from the 32 States of Mexico, the famous trajineras, a kind of boat that were once used for transporting flowers, fruits and vegetables grown in floating gardens, have become a means of transportation and a cause of joy for all those who come to Xoximilco searching for a unique moment they can only experience here in Cancun, in a modern version of the legendary cruise through the canals, with the colors and the charm of those magical moments we hold dear. Xochimilco, which in nahuatl means "Field of flowers", is defined by a series of water canals that existed since pre-Hispanic times when lakes and lagoons made up almost the entire Valley of Mexico and disappeared with the passing of time. Xoximilco emerges in Cancun as a tribute to the beauty and grandeur of this member of the Cultural Heritage for Humanity list; where you will be able to experience the traditions of central Mexico in a Caribbean Paradise. Under a star-filled sky and with tropical weather, on board a picturesque trajinera decorated with the elements from each state, you will travel through time in a true Mexican fiesta with live music, gastronomy and flowers.

What's included

• Round trip transportation from your hotel
• A nighttime cruise on board a trajinera
• Dinner with the best of Mexican cuisine
• Open bar with tequila, beer, fruit flavored beverages and sodas
• Different ensembles playing traditional live music such as: mariachi, bolero trio, jarocho quartet and marimba.
• Open Monday to Saturday from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
• Access at 7:15 p.m.
• Approximate duration: 3 hours

What to bring:

• Wear comfortable clothes
• Cash for souvenirs

Additional information

• The minimum age to enjoy Xoximilco is 5 years old. Children between 5 to 11 years old pay child price.
• Xoximilco is located 5 minutes from Cancun International Airport and 35 minutes from Playa del Carmen

Pick-up Information:

• Pick-up is available for hotels located in Cancun and Riviera Maya from Monday to Saturday. Your pick-up schedule will be sent by email after booking.
• In case we don't have pick-up service for a specific hotel or location, you will be asked to meet us at the nearest meeting point available.

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MEXICAN PARTY!

Come to Xoximilco to live an experience full of the many nuances that Mexico has for the party. Accompanied by traditions, customs and Mexican folklore in every corner, a very festive night awaits you from start to finish.

Board picturesque trajineras representative of the states of the country, in which the host will take you to explore the canals of the Park enjoying the open bar of tequila, rum, vodka, beers, soft drinks, fresh waters and a gastronomic experience with typical dishes of the Mexican cuisine, you can also sing and feel the music by singing and dancing with the ranchero and northern rhythms, the marimba and the musical and cultural icon that is the Mariachi.

A festive look at Mexican culture that will make you spend an unforgettable night and shout with joy, long live Mexico!

Round transportation from your Hotel / Meeting Point.

Small groups. (20 people per trajinera)., night trajinera tour through the canals., tasting of typical dishes very representative of mexico., open bar of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks., live typical mexican music groups, a fun entertainer, approximate duration: 3 hours of travel, other services (atm and store)., does not include, photo package, important information.

⚠️ The minimum age suggested to enter XOXIMILCO is +5 years. ⚠️LIMITED QUOTE ⚠️ PLAYA DEL CARMEN / RIVERA MAYA / COSTA MUJERES hotels have an additional cost for the transportation service ($200 MXN / $10 USD)

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We all agree that Mexican parties are the best ones, and on the water and in Cancun, even better! At your arrival at the park, folklore party await for you with traditional Mexican games, so don´t be shy tonight and live the Mexican spirit of Xoximilco. Hop on to a colorful trajinera that will take you through the Xoximilco canals while you´re enjoying the best dishes of the Mexican cuisine next to new friends and dancing to the mariachi. Temporarily will not be able fresh flavored water, mojigangas and esquites at the folklore welcome party. Trajineras are limited to 10px due COVID-19 restrictions.

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Restrictions for Xoximilco

The boarding hours of the trajineras is 8:00 p.m. at 8:45 p.m. Duration: approximately 3 hours. Children under 12 years of age with a height greater than 1.40 m must also present identification to prove their age. Transportation from Cancun, Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya will be included. On a temporary basis, fresh waters and skis will not be available at the welcome kermes, nor will the mojigangas. Additionally, the maximum quota per trajinera is 12 people due to the contingency.

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Experience the best of Mexico in two parks that proudly show our traditions. At Xoximilco, you will have a Mexican party on a typical gondola, while at Xcaret, you can visit more than 50 cultural and natural attractions.

Schedule : Xoximilco Monday through Saturday. Check-in starting at 7:00 p.m. Last boarding 8:30 p.m. End of tour at 11:00 p.m. Subject to change due to official regulations. Xcaret Monday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Duration : 4 h at Xoximilco; 14 h at Xcaret

XOXIMILCO + XEL-HÁ

With this package, you will enjoy a traditional Mexican party onboard a gondola by the only canals in Cancun. At Xel-Há, dip into its enormous inlet and have fun in an all-inclusive park with more than 20 attractions for the whole family.

Schedule : Xoximilco Monday through Saturday. Check-in starting at 7:00 p.m. Last boarding 8:30 p.m. End of tour at 11:00 p.m. Subject to change due to official regulations. Xel-Há Monday to Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Duration : 4 h at Xoximilco; 8 h at Xel-Há

XOXIMILCO + XPLOR

Meet new friends at Xoximilco while you tour by its canals at a Mexican party. At Xplor, you will experience freedom in an adventure through the jungle and discovering the tallest zip-lines in Riviera Maya.

Schedule : Xoximilco Monday through Saturday. Check-in starting at 7:00 p.m. Last boarding 8:30 p.m. End of tour at 11:00 p.m. Subject to change due to official regulations. Xplor Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Duration : 4 h at Xoximilco; 8 h at Xplor

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Xoximilco is waiting for you with a Mexican party where everyone’s invited, and you get the chance to meet new friends while listening to live music. On the Xichén Deluxe Tour, discover the Pre-Hispanic legacy at the majestic archaeological zone of Chichén Itzá.

Schedule : Xoximilco Monday through Saturday. Check-in starting at 7:00 p.m. Last boarding 8:30 p.m. End of tour at 11:00 p.m. Subject to change due to official regulations. Xichen Deluxe Monday to Saturday, transportation hours between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. (depending on your hotel’s location or meeting point).

Duration : 4 h in Xoximilco; 12 h in Xichén (with transportation)

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Attend an unforgettable Mexican party where everyone’s invited! On a traditional gondola, tour by canals and make new friends. At Xenotes, you will discover the four types of cenotes that exist on an exclusive tour.

Schedule : Xoximilco Monday through Saturday. Check-in starting at 7:00 p.m. Last boarding 8:30 p.m. End of tour at 11:00 p.m. Subject to change due to official regulations. Xenotes Monday to Saturday; transportation between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Duration : 4 h in Xoximilco; 8 h in Xenotes (with transportation)

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Xochimilco Farm Feast: Exploring the Urban Oasis’s Canals and Gardens

Sit down for a farm-to-table feast like no other

Meet the farmers who keep this unique part of Mexico City alive

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Explore the tranquil canals of Xochimilco by boat

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On this full-day tour of Xochimilco, for private groups of seven or more, we will have exclusive access by private boat to family farms, meet the people upholding ancient agricultural traditions and enjoy a rustic feast in a field surrounded by canals and family gardens. The day begins with breakfast, ends with a big lunch and includes snacks along the way.

On this Xochimilco tour, for private groups of seven or more, we’ll explore how this UNESCO heritage site remains relevant to modern Mexico City — as a place for a pleasure cruise to some and a vital agricultural resource to others. We’ll cruise by boat well beyond the tourist zone and into agricultural areas, to learn more about its culture and food and meet the people who maintain its one-of-a-kind agricultural system, called chinampas, which are island plots of farmland between the canals. In a verdant field, surrounded by productive farms edged by tight canals, we will be hosted for a feast to remember by a local farming family.

Our day-long tour starts with coffee and pastries in central Mexico City, before departing by private van for the eco-reserve of Xochimilco. There we will avoid the central canal clogged with touristic boats and head deeper into the reserve where small farms are still being cultivated in ingenious and sustainable ways that have remained unchanged since pre-Columbian times. We’ll follow the cultivation process in a series of visits to different gardens – from the nursery where the soil is laid out and scored in a perfect grid and seeds are planted by hand to the field where young plants grow to maturity. In between stops, we’ll sample fresh produce as we cruise through this unique natural environment. Finally we will arrive at our last stop, a large farm on a tiny canal, where our farmer/host, Juanito, will show us what’s growing in season before we settle in for a multi-course rustic lunch prepared with just picked local produce. Expect flavorful mushroom stew, roast pork, squash, beans, rice and of course, freshly made tortillas. This will be a day in the life of an agricultural and cultural treasure of Mexico City, as few are able to experience it.

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8 Best Xochimilco Tours In Mexico City

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In our opinion, the Xochimilco floating gardens are an unmissable attraction. Not only are they a historic and unique UNESCO World Heritage site, the gardens also provide an accessible opportunity to experience modern Mexican culture . 

Xochimilco (meaning flower garden in Aztec) is best known for its 170 kilometres of serene canals , its colourful garden ‘islands’,  traditional trajinera boats , plus its party atmosphere.  

However, it is also an important ecological site which is home to many native plants and endemic species, as well as the much-loved axolotl. 

We love this area and have visited it several times. That’s why we think it should be on your list of things to do in Mexico City . Each visit has involved something new to see (and eat), and we have had a different experience on each trip. We think an Xochimilco tour will be one of the best day trips from CDMX (alongside these tours : Lucha Libre show and visiting the Teotihuacan Pyramids .) 

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Best Rated Xochimilco Tours From Mexico City

Due to the close proximity to the capital, Xochimilco tours from Mexico City can be fitted into even the shortest vacation. In our opinion, the best Xochimilco tours provide at least one hour on the water. 

We also recommend trying to combine Xochimilco boat tours with other attractions to get the most out of your time. 

#1 Xochimilco, Coyoacán And Frida Kahlo Museum Group Tour

WHY BOOK THIS TOUR

If you’re looking for Xochimilco Mexico City tours packed with activities, check out this 10-hour tour. It is actually an amalgamation of two separate tours; you will save money by doing the discounted combined tour rather than the two separate tours.

It has a maximum number of 30 guests and allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

The tour starts with a tour of Coyoacán, a 16th-century neighbourhood in Mexico City which dates back to pre-Hispanic times. Today, the area is a cultural and artistic hotspot in the city. 

You will then have a 1-hour visit to the Frida Kahlo Museum (also known as Casa Azul or Blue House), where Kahlo lived with her husband, Diego Rivera.

Afterwards, you will travel to Xochimilco where you will learn how the Chinampas islands were built and utilised.  The tour will take a 1-hour slow cruise on the Chinampa channels. If you want to, you can try food and drink such as mixiote (barbequed meat) and pulque (a milky alcoholic beverage) from vendors. 

After the trajinera ride, you will visit Ciudad Universitaria to see the Juan O’Gorman & Diego Rivera murals before travelling back to the drop-off point.

#2 Xochimilco All-Inclusive, Private Tour With Food

This Xochimilco private tour is a maximum of five hours, so it can be taken as a half-day trip from the capital. It is ideal for foodies or for people who want to focus solely on the cultural experience of Xochimilco rather than the party vibe. 

You will be driven in comfort to Xochimilco whilst your guide points out interesting Mexico City locations and talks about the city’s culture and history. 

Upon arrival at Xochimilco, you will transfer to a private boat for a leisurely 2-hour cruise around the canals and floating gardens. Again, your guide will be proactive in explaining what you are seeing and its significance. 

At the end of the ride, you will be driven back to your accommodation in the city centre. 

#3 Xochimilco: Boat Ride And Mexican Party, With Unlimited Drinks

If you want to find party-loving Xochimilco tours, Mexico City has several to offer. We think this tour is one of the best as it offers good value for money. 

Plus, it has a small group size of 10, which is perfect for a party! Note that transportation from Mexico City is not included. 

This is one of the Xochimilco tours that is all about the party. After making your own way to the floating gardens, you will enjoy a 2-hour cruise with unlimited snacks and drinks. 

You will make a stop at the replica Island of the Dolls and end at a handicraft market.  

Best Private Xochimilco Boat Tours

There are lots of private Xochimilco tours which pack multiple attractions into one trip so you can make the most of your sightseeing day. 

Private tours are a great option for people who are short on time. We also think that private tours are a good way to make local connections. 

Plus, one of the best things about a private tour is that you can learn a lot and ask as many questions as you like.

#4 Frida Kahlo Museum, Coyoacan, And Xochimilco

This 6-hour Xochimilco boat tour also visits two other city centre attractions, so if you feel uneasy using public transport or taxis, this is a good option for you. We advise wearing comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking on this Xochimilco canal tour. 

It allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.  

After your private pick-up, you will be driven to the Frida Kahlo Museum, where you will have 1 hour to explore. 

Afterwards, you will enjoy a 2-hour walking tour of the colourful Coyoacán neighbourhood, passing sights such as the Mercado, the Parroquia de San Juan Bautista, the Plaza Centenario and the Casa de Cultura Jesús Reyes Heroles.

You will then be driven to the floating gardens of Xochimilco to board one of the Xochimilco boats for a 2-hour private boat ride before being driven in comfort back to your CDMX accommodation. 

For content and timings, we think this tour is the best combined Xochimilco Mexico City tour on offer. 

#5 Xochimilco, Coyoacán And Frida Kahlo Museum + Ciudad Universitaria

If you have limited time in CDMX, this well-paced 10-hour tour is one of the Xochimilco canal tours with an activity-packed schedule.

You will be picked up at 8 a.m. and driven to your first stop, the buzzing Coyoacán neighbourhood. After a short introduction to the long history of the area, you will have around 1 hour to explore on your own. 

You will then go to the Frida Kahlo Museum, where you can enjoy a 1 hour visit. 

Afterwards, you will be driven to Xochimilco for a 1-hour 20-minute ride on a traditional trajinera. 

The last stop of the day is Ciudad Universitaria (one of the famous landmarks in Mexico City ) to see its UNESCO-listed murals. 

Xochimilco tours don’t get much busier than this tour! 

#6 Xochimilco, Coyoacán Private Tour, And UNAM Biblioteca Central

This tour visits several attractions in one day and offers visitors the flexibility to tailor the tour to their personal interests. It also allows free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. 

After a 9 am pick up, you will be driven to Coyoacán for a 3-hour visit. Your guide will explain the history and culture of the area. They will also bring you to the food market and takeaway food stalls to try delicious local specialities. 

You will then make a 40-minute stop to view the murals at the National University before travelling on to Xochimilco, where you will take a 1.5-hour boat ride. 

This company also offers the option to extend your Xochimilco boat ride if you want to venture further into the canals or visit the original Island of the Dolls. 

Best Combined Tours To Xochimilco

You will need a good rest before joining the following Xochimilco tours. Their action-packed schedules involve a lot of walking, but the bonus is that you will see a lot of attractions quickly and easily in one day. 

#7 Xochimilco, Museo Frida Kahlo, Coyoacan, Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli, UNAM Biblioteca central

If you want a combined Xochimilco tour Mexico City tour but are short on time, check out this private 6-hour tour. You may not have a lot of time at each site, but you will pack a lot of sights into one day. 

Plus, you visit the canals at the quietest time of the day, so if you are not a party animal, this tour is a good option for you. It is also ideal for art and culture fans. 

After pick up from your hotel, you will head directly to Xochimilco for a 1-hour morning boat ride. 

You will then travel to the Museo Frida Kahlo for a 1-hour visit. Afterwards, you will have an additional hour to explore Coyoacán with your guide, who will show you the principal sights and explain the area’s history. 

You will then make a 30-minute visit to the Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli. This eclectic museum houses Rivera’s personal collection of ‘idolje’ (pre-Hispanic figures).

Afterwards, you will travel to the National University for a 20-minute stop to view its famous murals before being dropped back to your hotel. 

#8 Xochimilco, Coyoacan, Estadio Azteca & UNAM Biblioteca

This whistle-top tour visits several attractions in 6 hours and will appeal to football fans. It allows large group numbers, but the upside of this is the cheap tour cost. 

The tour starts with a 1-hour visit to the murals at the Ciudad Universitaria.

You will then make a quick 15-minute photo stop at Estadio Azteca Mexico, one of the largest and most important soccer stadiums in Mexico.

Afterwards, you will drive to Xochimilco, where you can enjoy a 1-hour boat ride along the canals. 

The tour ends at Coyoacán, where you will have 1 hour to explore before travelling back to your accommodation. 

How To Get To Xochimilco From Mexico City Independently

If you have decided that Xochimilco tours are not for you, you are probably wondering how to get to Xochimilco from Mexico City. 

The good news is that there are two options you can try. 

Apart from getting there, it is relatively easy to tour Xochimilco independently, and you will have more time to explore other parts of this fascinating area.

We think that Xochimilco has more to offer than just the canals and boat rides. We recommend spending a little longer in this area to visit the Cathedral of San Bernardino de Siena, the fabulous food market and the central flower market. 

By public transport

It is possible to take the metro from the centre of Mexico City all the way to Xochimilco. The journey involves changes, and although you are only covering 19 km, it will take a couple of hours each way. However, the journey will be cheap. 

Firstly, take the No. 2 Blue Line from Mexico City all the way to the last station, Tasqueña.  

From Tasqueña, take the overland light railway (or tram) for 25 minutes to Xochimilco station. From here, it is a 20 – 30 minute walk to the nearest boat dock. 

You can also take the No.143 bus from Coyoacán to Xochimilco. It will take between 30 – 60 minutes, depending on traffic. 

If you are a confident driver, you can hire a car in CDMX and self-drive to Xochimilco. This will allow you to set your own timetable and spend as long as you like exploring the floating gardens. There is a large, free car park near the docks where you can catch the boats. 

Another option is to travel by Uber . 

An Uber from Mexico City to Xochimilico will cost anywhere from 200 MXN to 500 MXN, depending on your location in the city centre.  

Catching an Uber is a cost-effective way to reach Xochimilco in Mexico City if the cost is shared between a group. 

Xochimilco Tours: FAQs

Is Xochimilco worth going to?

Xochimilco is a scenic and historic UNESCO World Heritage site which will give you a different perspective of Mexico City. As it is popular with locals, it will also give you an insight into contemporary Mexican culture. So yes, it is absolutely worth visiting! 

In addition to a ride on the canals, you can also visit the Dolores Olmedo Museum (home to the largest collection of Diego Rivera work in the world), the eerie Island of the Dolls and the Archaeological Museum. 

If you don’t want to join one of the tours Xochimilco can also be explored independently if you have sufficient time in your schedule.

What are the opening hours at Xochimilco floating gardens?

Xochimilco hours vary according to the season. In summer, Xochimilco opening hours are 9 am to 6 pm. In winter, it is 9 am till 5 pm. 

How far is Xochimilco from Mexico City?

If you are travelling to Xochimilco from Mexico City, the journey time is short (depending on traffic) as the two locations are only 19 kilometres / 12 miles apart. 

Do you need to book Xochimilco in advance?

You do not need to book the floating gardens of Xochimilco in advance unless you want to join one of the Xochimilco tours. 

If you do not book in advance, there will be lots of boats touting for your business once you arrive.

What’s the best time to go to Xochimilco?

When to visit Xochimilco depends on what type of experience you wish to have. 

If you want a tranquil, serene float on the canals, visit in the morning or early afternoon on weekdays. 

If you want a party or fiesta experience, visit in the late afternoon or at the weekends. Xochimilco is a popular destination with locals, so weekends are the busiest and liveliest time to visit. 

How much is a boat ride in Xochimilco?

A boat ride has a set cost of 600 MXN / $35 per boat per hour. This cost is set by the local authorities, so it cannot be negotiated. 

This fee is per boat, not per person, so if you want a boat to yourself, it won’t be cheap. However, if you join a boat with 15 other people, the fee is split, and the ride will be very cost-effective. 

How much you spend exploring the Xochimilco canals depends on what type of visit you want. 

If you bring your own food and drink, don’t buy any souvenirs or pay for any songs; you can enjoy Xochimilco on a budget. However, in our opinion the music, food and drink are part of the experience so we advise bringing some extra cash to spend.

Is Xochimilco a tourist trap?

Xochimilco is known as a lively party venue, and you can expect lots of vendors trying to sell you food, drink, music and souvenirs. 

If this scene is not for you, simply visit Xochimilco at quieter times of the day; the mornings are best for a quiet visit. 

However, although the party vibe is not to everyone’s taste, we think it is part of the Xochimilco experience and should be taken as it is – a fun slice of contemporary Mexican culture. 

Is Xochimilco cash only?

Xochimilco Gardens Mexico City is free to enter, but Xochimilco tickets for boats must be paid for in cash. Souvenirs, food and drink sellers – plus the musicians – will only take cash payments. 

How long do you need in Xochimilco?

We think you need at least two hours to fully explore Xochimilco floating gardens in Mexico City. You will need four hours or more if you want to visit the original (not the replica) Island of the Dolls. 

In our experience, the Xochimilco tour we have taken has provided an adequate amount of time on the canals.

What should I wear to Xochimilco?

If you’re visiting the floating gardens of Xochimilco Mexico City, we advise wearing cool clothes which provide adequate skin coverage. Although the boats have a roof, they have no sides, and it can be deceptive how much sun you will actually be exposed to. 

Don’t forget sunscreen, sunglasses and plenty of water – especially if you plan on drinking alcohol.  

We also advise wearing good gripping no slippy footwear. The boats do not rock but can sway and get slippy, especially with spilt drinks. 

Why is Xochimilco famous?

Xochimilco Mexico floating gardens are famous for their man-made ‘chinampa’ islands. The islands were originally rafts built by the Aztecs from Juniper branches and filled with soil for planting crops. 

Over time, the rafts sank, and the Juniper branches rooted to the lake floor. As the islands multiplied over the years, the lake eventually became a series of canals. These canals then became an important trading and transport route. 

Today, the canals have a reputation as a vibrant cultural attraction, but they also form part of an invaluable ecological reserve. 

Can you go to Xochimilco at night?

You can only visit Xochimilco at night on one of the special, nocturnal Xochimilco tours.

How much are mariachis in Xochimilco?

You can pay mariachis to sing and play for you as you ride along the canals at Xochimilco. You can expect to pay around 150  MXN per song, but again, this can be shared amongst all the people on the boat to keep costs down. 

What are the boats at Xochimilco called?

The boats at Xochimilco Mexico City are called trajinera – from the Spanish word ‘to travel.’

Each flat-bottomed boat has a name and is brightly coloured and patterned. Together, they create a memorable scene on the canals. 

Xochimilco Tours: Final Thoughts

Xochimilco tours are a great option for solo travellers, for visitors who are short on time or for anyone who enjoys a party atmosphere. There is a tour to suit everyone. 

Plus, the overall experience will be cheaper if you share your boat, music and food with other people on a tour. We hope this guide has helped you find the best Xochimilco tour for your trip. 

We think Xochimilco is a unique Mexico City cultural experience which should not be missed. We love it and think you will too. 

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Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler makes a habit of enjoying the offseason to the fullest.

This summer, he had more time than he wanted because of the Heat's early exit from the playoffs. Butler seemingly ended his offseason last week with a China tour as part of his sponsorship with Li-Ning sports apparel company.

The video features all kinds of cool moments of Butler interacting with Chinese fans. He presents them gifts. He plays dominoes. He even participated in pickup games, one with adults and the other with kids (watch for the monster block).

Butler may make a trip to New York to cheer on close friend Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open but the shift to full basketball mode is here. Butler has a lot to prove in what is his most important season with the Heat.

Last year the Heat disappointed by participating in the Play-In tournament one season after making the NBA Finals. The way the season ended was even more upsetting for fans. With Butler and Terry Rozier out with injuries, they were easily defeated by the eventual champion Boston Celtics. The Heat lost every game by at least 14 points, including 118-84 in the clinching Game 5.

There is no doubt Butler put in work the past few months. It only gets only more intense once September hits.

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Pearl Jam saved the best for last.

After a busy spring — the legendary grunge group released their critically-acclaimed 12th studio album “Dark Matter” in April and then took it on the road — the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have ten huge concerts at iconic stadiums and arenas remaining on the second leg of their nationwide ‘Dark Matter Tour.’

That includes a pair of huge back-to-back gigs at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on  Tuesday, Sept. 3  and  Wednesday, Sept. 4 .

They’re also slated to drop into Wrigley Field and Fenway Park .

And, even if you’ve seen the “Even Flow” band live before, you probably won’t want to miss this tour.

“We still care about putting something out there that is meaningful,” lead singer Eddie Vedder shared in a press release. “No hyperbole, I think this is our best work.”

If you haven’t scored last-minute tickets yet, we’re happy to report they’re available for all upcoming shows.

At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $47 before fees on Vivid Seats.

Other big gigs have tickets starting anywhere from $61 to $249 before fees.

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Ohana Festival 2024

To close their year, Pearl Jam will headline their annual festival they founded in 2016.

Joining them this year will be big-name acts like Sting , Garbage , Alanis Morissette , Maren Morris , Turnpike Troubadours and more.

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Single and multi-day Ohana Music Festival passes can be found here .

Pearl Jam set list

As expected, Pearl Jam is incorporating their exquisite new record into their live shows.

For a closer look at what they’ve been playing, here’s what the band played at a recent gig in Indiana according to Set List FM .

01.) “Wash” 02.) “Nothingman” 03.) “Present Tense” 04.) “Last Exit” 05.) “Spin the Black Circle” 06.) “Not for You” 07.) “Scared of Fear” 08.) “React, Respond” 09.) “Wreckage” 10.) “Daughter” 11.) “Even Flow” 12.) “Dark Matter” 13.) “Upper Hand” 14.) “Black” 15.) “Do the Evolution” 16.) “Running” 17.) “Porch” Encore

18.) “Song of Good Hope” (Glen Hansard cover) 19.) “Lightning Bolt” 20.) “Corduroy” 21.) “Setting Sun” 22.) “Alive”

23.) “Baba O’Riley” (The Who cover) 24.) “Yellow Ledbetter”

Pearl Jam new music

On April 19, Pearl Jam released their 12th studio album “Dark Matter.”

And, while fans may have been incredulous when Vedder called the record Pearl Jam’s “best yet,” there’s certainly some merit to that statement.

The searing, soaring sun-drenched anthem “Upper Hand” is on par with the band’s greatest hits, and, for my money, has earned a rightful spot in live shows going forward.

“Running” thrums along and sounds like the soundtrack to a late-night joyride; the bluesy, romantic sing-a-long “Something Special” slows things down beautifully and album opener “Scared of Fear” is everything you want in a rock song — hooky guitars, hard-charging drums, tempo changes and unforgettable lyrics like “We used to laugh, we used to sing/We used to dance, we used to believe.”

Give this record a spin ASAP if you haven’t; “Dark Matter” is essential Pearl Jam.

’90s rockers on tour in 2024

Many iconic acts that were huge during “The Simpsons'” golden era are out and about this year.

Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live these next few months.

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• Stone Temple Pilots

Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of the 58 biggest ’90s bands on tour in 2024 to find the show for you.

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Barry Williams Takes His Daughter on a Nostalgic 'Back Alley' Tour of the Iconic Brady Bunch Set

The 69-year-old gave his young daughter a backstage tour

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The Brady Bunch ’s Barry Williams recently took a trip down memory lane, showing off the studio where the beloved ’70s sitcom was filmed to his own 12-year-old daughter.

The sweet backstage tour took place back in July, with Williams, 69, sharing a video via his official Instagram account ( watch it here ).

Of course, the iconic Brady house set at Paramount Television’s Stage 5 is long gone — the show ended in 1974. But Williams, who starred as oldest Brady sibling Greg, gave daughter Samantha, as well as his Instagram followers, a peek at a backstage hallway he referred to as “the back alley.”

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“It’s a little different because we used to have pictures of all our fans along these walls here,” he explained. “Thousands of letters on these walls. It was like wallpaper.”

Williams also pointed out a sign on a nearby door warning people not to enter when a red light is on.

“See where it says ‘closed set’?” he said. “We never had closed set.”

But, Williams explained, the show’s young stars used the “back alley” hallway to get to their classrooms.

“Here was a classroom,” he noted, indicating a door across the hall, “And it was just me and Maureen McCormick (Marcia) — that was high school. And then this next room was for the little kids.”

This wasn’t the first time Williams revisited the Brady house. While the show’s interior sets are gone, the real Harry M. Londelius Jr.-built house used for exterior shots on the show still stands in L.A.’s Studio City neighborhood, and was the subject of a 2019 HGTV reality show, A Very Brady Renovation . Williams, McCormick and their TV siblings Christopher Knight , Eve Plumb , Mike Lookinland and Susan Olsen all appeared on the series, helping HGTV stars Jonathan and Drew Scott , Mina Starsiak , Lara Spencer and others refurbish the house to look exactly like the show’s famous sets.

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“It is very nostalgic,” Williams told PEOPLE of the finished product back in 2019. “I felt like a teenager walking in. The memories keep flooding in — episodes, scenes, what happened and what transpired. As Maureen pointed out, we can feel the presence of [deceased costars] Robert [Reed] , Florence [Henderson] and Annie [B. Davis] there with us. Maybe they’re seeing it. It’ll be nice for them to enjoy it too.”  

More recently, Williams appeared on the 32nd season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars late last year. Though he was eliminated from the competition on Nov. 14, the Brady Bunch alumnus told PEOPLE that he “loved every minute” of his time on the show.

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Oasis Announces Reunion Tour After 15 Years of Brotherly War

Liam and Noel Gallagher’s 1990s Britpop band will play dates in Britain and Ireland in 2025.

By Ben Sisario

In the list of rock bands considered least likely to bury their hatchets long enough to successfully reunite, the British group Oasis has always been near the very top.

At its peak in the 1990s, Oasis — led by the brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher — exemplified the soaring appeal of Britpop, with anthemic hits like “Wonderwall,” “Live Forever” and “Champagne Supernova” that could produce mass singalongs in any pub or arena. In 1994, the group’s debut, “Definitely Maybe,” rocketed to the top of the British pop chart and became a zeitgeist-defining moment for a new wave of English rock.

But the band kept crashing down to earth, largely through the fisticuffs — verbal and physical — of the Gallagher brothers. In 1995, a 14-minute unofficial CD was released of Noel and Liam getting sidetracked during a journalist’s interview to bicker with each other, loudly and ruthlessly if not quite comprehensibly.

The band split up in 2009 — “I simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer,” Noel said at the time — and over the years the Gallaghers have continued to lob public insults at each other.

Now they seem to have reconciled sufficiently to announce a comeback tour in summer 2025, which is to include shows throughout Britain and Ireland, including at least four nights at Wembley Stadium in London. The band announced the tour on its website . In a statement, the band said plans were underway for dates on “other continents outside of Europe later next year.”

“The great wait is over,” the statement added: “Come see.”

The announcement was no surprise. Over the weekend, Oasis posted Tuesday’s date on its website and social media accounts, after days of gossip on social media and detailed reporting from anonymous “industry insiders” in the British news media about an imminent tour announcement. Liam Gallagher himself boosted those rumors. When one fan said he was “scared” about the news to come, Liam answered, “Your scared how do you think I feel.” Streams of the band’s catalog spiked in anticipation .

Tickets for the shows go on sale Aug. 31.

In Britain, Oasis was a phenomenon, selling tens of millions of albums and racking up six Brit Awards, and the Gallagher brothers’ antics guaranteed constant coverage in the news media. But the band never scaled the same heights in the United States. Perhaps that was a result of its quintessential Englishness. More likely, it was self-inflicted: In 1994, when the American rock press was buzzing about Oasis, it put on a notoriously debauched performance in Los Angeles and Noel abandoned the group for a few days.

Oasis has never won a Grammy Award. This year it was nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the first time but was not inducted .

Since Oasis broke up, Noel has released four albums with his group Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Liam has released two with his group Beady Eye, three solo albums and one with John Squire of the Stone Roses.

One question left unanswered: Who will play in the band besides the Gallagher brothers? The announcement made no mention, and a spokeswoman for the group did not respond to a question about the lineup.

This week, Oasis is set to release a 30th-anniversary edition of its debut album, “Definitely Maybe,” including early tracks that the band had long considered lost .

Alex Marshall contributed reporting.

Ben Sisario, a reporter covering music and the music industry, has been writing for The Times for more than 20 years. More about Ben Sisario

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