10 Cultural Tours in Veracruz That You Shouldn't Miss

Tlacotalpan is a town declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Its building has a Spanish/Caribbean architecture. It also has a museum where some belongings of the musician and composer Agustin Lara are displayed. Absorb the seaside atmosphere in Alvarado where the purchase and sale of seafood is the most common.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

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.

Inclusions: Ground transportation, Guide, Entrances to Tajin

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Learn about Mexico’s pre-Columbian Totanac culture at two important Totanac sites — the archaeological ruins of El Tajín and the 13th-century city of Papantla. This full-day trip takes you three hours north of Veracruz, where you’ll see El Tajín’s World Heritage-listed ruins with a guide, learning about its pyramids and plazas. Then tour Papantla and learn about its cultural traditions, from flying pole dancers to vanilla, which the Totanacs grew in this region before the Spanish invasion.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Transport by van

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Head to the most interesting archaeological sites near the port with much history yet to be discovered. One of those is Quiahuiztlan, it was simultaneously a city, cemetery and fort. In addition, you will appreciate the archaeological site considered the capital of the Totonac Empire, Cempoala and visit the town of Antigua. Your tour includes transport and a guide.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Combine city sightseeing with Mexican history on this 5-hour tour of Veracruz and its surrounding attractions. Visit the small town of La Antigua, an early site of the Spanish conquest, and San Juan de Ulúa, one of the oldest fortresses in the Americas, for interesting facts about Mexican history. Afterward, see the top sights of Veracruz — including the 'zocalo' (aka plaza) and the Municipal Palace — and neighboring Boca del Río on a city sightseeing tour.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Combine visits to three historical Mexican sites in one day with this day trip from Veracruz. With a local guide, you’ll travel to the ruins of Quiahuiztlan and Cempoala, followed by a stop in the small town of La Antigua, the first Spanish settlement in Mexico. See ancient temples, admire views of the Gulf of Mexico, and visit attractions such as the first Catholic church in the Americas. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

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

Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Discover both the history and natural beauty of the Veracruz area on this full-day tour to the region of Los Tuxtlas. With visits to three towns — Santiago Tuxtla, San Andrés Tuxtla and Catemaco — you’ll admire ancient cultural artifacts, watch cigars being made by hand and see Catemaco Lake. Plus, see Salto de Eyipantla waterfall, and take a walk through the rainforest in Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, located on the Gulf of Mexico in the Sierra de los Tuxtlas (Tuxtlas Mountains).

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

About 60 miles (100 km) northwest of Veracruz lie the three cities of Xalapa, Coatepec and Xico — each full of Mexican history and culture that make for a great day trip from Veracruz. See beautiful examples of Spanish Colonial architecture, visit the 16th-century home of a former Mexican president, admire Baroque churches and leafy parks, and learn about the region’s coffee production. You’ll travel nearly 10,000 feet (3,050 meters) in elevation by the time you reach your final stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

These cities are surrounded by the tallest volcano in the country "Pico de Orizaba" and enclose many nature and culture. During this tour, you will visit Orizaba which has a unique building called the “Palacio de Hierro” and whose structure was brought from Belgium. You'll also visit the Art Museum or the cable car. Your tour includes tickets, transportation and a guide.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities