Top Veracruz Art & Culture

Knock out visits to two important sites of Mexico’s pre-Columbian Totanac culture—the archaeological ruins of El Tajín and the 13th-century city of Papantla—in one day on this guided trip from Veracruz. Wander through the pyramids and plazas of the UNESCO-listed El Tajín, learn about Mesoamerican history and discover the cultural treasures of Papantla, from its flying pole dancers to vanilla. Hassle-free hotel transport by van is included.

You will visit the impressive Hacienda del Lencero, the incredible Anthropology Museum, the handicrafts house and the center of the city of Xalapa with its beautiful colonial buildings. You will visit the magical town of Xico with its beautiful waterfall, and Coatepec, colonial city "World Coffee Capital" and "Magical Town"

The pre-Hispanic city of El Tajín is home to remarkably well-preserved ancient sites, including pyramids, palaces, and ball courts. On this fully narrated, small group tour, you’ll explore these well-preserved sites, see a pre-Hispanic “Dance of the Flyers” ritual, and visit a vanilla factory and plantation to learn about the growing, harvesting, and processing of the vanilla orchid.

Tlacotalpan is a popular Veracruz day trip, and this guided tour offers an easy way to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city in just one day. Along with a guide, learn about the city's Spanish and Caribbean architecture and visit the City Museum, before heading to Alvarado to check out the coastal trading town.

Explore one of Mexico’s most charming towns, enjoy access to colonial haciendas and museums you might otherwise have overlooked, and sample some of the best Mexican coffee in the place where it’s produced during this full-day excursion to Coatepec. Don’t worry about time-consuming public transit either; instead, enjoy convenient transfers and your guide’s in-depth explanations, which you wouldn’t get alone.

Enjoy fascinating architecture, archaeology and history on this guided day trip from Veracruz. With the help of an informative guide, discover the ruins of Quiahuiztlan, perched on a hilltop overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. In the Mesoamerican archaeological site of Cempoala, walk by ancient temples and learn about the city’s invasion by Aztecs. Wrap up the day in La Antigua, Mexico’s first Spanish settlement. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

A guided day trip is an easy way to see the archaeological sites of Veracruz without the hassle of navigating public transit. In addition to explaining the purpose of the unmarked Quiahuiztlan and Cempoala ruins, your guide brings you to the highlights of Antigua, the oldest colonial town in Mexico. With round-trip hotel transport, the tour is a popular choice for visitors passing through Veracruz.

Tajín is the most impressive Ceremonial center of the totonaca culture at Veracruz, lately rediscovered and fabulous installations. Papantla is a very important vanilla producer, which is used to make typical handicrafts and liquors from that region. * Time for lunch is Tajín or at the Emerald Coast beach.

While in Veracruz, take a guided day trip to the historic towns of Tlacotalpan and Alvarado. Admire the beautiful colonial architecture of Alvarado and at the same time, gain insight into Mexico’s history after the Spanish conquest. In UNESCO-listed Tlacotalpan, see city landmarks and immerse yourself in the local art from the 19th and 20th centuries during visits to two charming museums. Hotel transport included.

The top sites of Veracruz and surrounding areas are all laid out for you on this guided 5-hour combo tour. Discover San Juan de Ulúa, a fortress dating back to 1565. In the tree-lined town of La Antigua, the first Spanish settlement in Mexico, you’ll see the first Catholic church in the Americas. Pass through Veracruz’s Zocalo, its picturesque main square and drive through the upscale, neighboring city of Boca del Río. Bonus: Round-trip hotel transport included.

[Tour with a full history in one day] Veracruz is known as the oldest colonial city in Mexico. Before this was ruled by the Spanish, it was an indigenous land called the Totonaka. Quiahuitzlan means "place of rain" in Nahuatl Ancient city Cempoala ruins of temples and circular building remains and Muralla Antigua, which was built in the first Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortez came to Mexico, to the center. A full-day tour of some of the most important and interesting places in Mexico's history around his home, Veracruz.

Includes: • Xalapa’s downtown • Anthropology Museum • Transportation, tickets and guide. Details: Meeting Point: Lobby of the client's hotel Start time: From 08-08:20 Closing time: 18:00                                Duration of excursion: 10 hours

Includes: ·         Evangelism route of the Franciscans friars. ·         Naolinco jewel of Veracruz ·         Culture House and San Mateo Apostol Church ·         Market of leather crafts ·         Transportation, tickets and guide. Details: Meeting Point: Lobby of the client's hotel Start time: From 08:00-08:20 Closing time: 20:00                        Duration of excursion: 12 hours

◆ Exploring the World Heritage site of Ertahin and the origin of vanilla ◆ Ertahin is a world heritage ancient city ruins with unique pyramids and ball play areas. "Tahin" means lightning and lightning in the local Totonaka language, and is said to have been built between 600 and 700 years. In Papantra, the town at the foot of the ruins, you can also see the religious ceremonial "Boradores" in which a person hanging upside down from a pillar up to 30 meters high descends while rotating toward the ground. Furthermore, this area is the origin of vanilla! It is a full-scale tour that allows you to visit the local vanilla factory. * You will be guided to the lunch venue during the tour, but you will have to pay the fee yourself.

Includes: ·        Roma farm in Coatepec ·        Café Bola de Oro’s old mill ·        Coffee tasting ·        Transportation, tickets and guide. Details: Meeting Point: Lobby of the client's hotel Start time: From 08:00-08:20 Closing time: 20:00                                 Duration of excursion: 12 hours

Conoce los pueblos mágicos de la región de las Altas Montañas en Veracruz, encantadores pueblos rodeados por serranías, admira su arquitectura colonial, ademas de sus costumbres y tradiciones.

This day trip from Veracruz takes you to three beautiful Mexican cities full of Spanish colonial architecture and history — Xalapa, Xico and Coatepec, designated a Pueblo Mágico, or Magic Town for its culturally significant characteristics. Ascend up to 10,000 feet (3,050 meters) in elevation as you travel from city to city, and learn about the region’s coffee production, admire Baroque churches and visit the 16th-century home of a former Mexican president. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Experience Mexico’s coffee tradition and impressive pueblos magicos on this full-day guided tour. Save time with convenient hotel pickup and drop off and travel in a comfortable, climate-controlled minivan. See the hacienda that once belonged to Antonio López de Santa Anna, the notorious former military leader and president, cruise through coffee farms and visit the picturesque colonial towns of Xico and Coatepec, one of the region’s most important coffee producers.

Spend a pleasant morning getting to know the city of Veracruz on this 3-hour guided tour. Enter San Juan de Ulúa, one of Veracruz’s most popular landmarks, and learn about the 16th-century fortress before it was converted to a presidential home. Stroll along the 'malecón,' or boardwalk, and see city highlights like the Zocalo and the Old Customs building. Wrap up your sightseeing with a drive through the well-heeled district of Boca del Río before being transported back to your hotel.

An efficient tour of beautiful and attractive Veracruz. ★ Abundant nature, magical villages, and the Xalapa Antropoogy Museum, famous for the megalithic Olmec statues! ◆◆ “Museo ex hacienda EL Lencero” ◆◆ A residence used as the villa of President Santa Ana in the 19th century. ◆◆ Halapa's Museum of Humans (Museo de antropologia) ◆◆ At the Museum of Anthropology, which is the center of tourism in Xalapa, you must see the megalithic statue of the Olmec people. It is the second largest and most important museum in Mexico. We invite you to travel through the magnificent history of Mexico. ◆◆ Sightseeing in the city of Coatepec ◆◆ Coatepec, the oldest coffee producing area in Mexico, is famous for its cute streets and many stylish cafes. ◆◆ Sightseeing in the city of "Xico" ◆◆ Hiko is a small colonial city and is called the Magic Village. ◆◆ Sightseeing of Tesoro Falls (Cascada de Texolo en Xico) ◆◆ Tour of Tesoro Falls, which is located right next to the village of Hiko.

Uncover the treasures of the Los Tuxtlas region on this guided day trip from Veracruz. See giant Olmec heads in the town of Santiago Tuxtla and learn about one of Mexico’s most ancient civilizations. In Catemaco, admire the beauty of Catemaco Lake before strolling through a nature park in Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve. Stop in San Andrés Tuxtla to visit a cigar factory, and see Salto de Eyipantla waterfall, a thundering cascade featured in many films.

◆ Tour around the classic Veracruz where you can enjoy historic buildings, cheerful music and beautiful beaches Veracruz, the oldest colonial city in Mexico, faces the Gulf of Mexico. Veracruz was the first Spanish to land in Mexico three years before becoming a Spanish colony. Later, the military base fortress "San Juan de Urua" was built. In addition, in the colonial streets with a long history, lively downtown where music can be heard ♪ Also, at the entrance of the Gulf of Mexico, there is a "Boca del Rio" area with modern hotels and restaurants! Discover Veracruz's sights quickly and efficiently and discover the history and lively atmosphere of Mexico. For delicious seafood, we also recommend the world famouos Veracruz coffee♪

Experience Veracruz’s history and culture on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, tour a historic coffee plantation and enjoy a delicious complimentary breakfast. Explore the architecture of Cordoba with a visit to La Parroquia and other sites, and stop by the Gustave Eiffel-designed Palacio de Hierro in Orizaba. Enjoy a 3,008-foot (917-meter) cable car ride from Orizaba’s histoic center to the top of El cerro del borrego.

Conoce la capital del estado y disfruta de los pueblos magicos de Xico y Coatepec con una gastronomia deliciosa, arquitectura encantadora y el mejor café de altura en México.