Things to do in Veracruz, Veracruz: The Best Day Trips from

This is one of the most popular attractions in Veracruz. Take a break of the city in this full day tour and see a great variety of natural landscapes to explore. At Santiago Tuxtla be amazed by the biggest Olmeca head found. See the "Salto de Eyipantla" waterfall where you can admire a beautiful view of San Andres Tuxtla.Then, ride a boat on the Catemaco Lake to observe the famous Monkey Islands and the Heron Island. Later on at the ecological park “Nanciyaga”, we will see the biodiversity of this rain-forest area. Your tour includes tickets, transportation and a guide.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Boat ride in Catemaco Lake

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

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

In this journey to the Chachalacas beach, where 550 acres of sand dunes are the excitement of our visitors and the spectacular view of the ocean will make you stay and relax for the day. And having fun with 4x4 motorcycles sliding yourself throughout the sand dunes feeling the adrenaline in your body. Our journey continues with the small town of “La Antigua” where you can have the opportunity to walk throughout history of the first city council and church in all Mexico and the house of Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortez.

Inclusions: ·, Use of 4x4 motorcycles in sand dunes, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

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

Visita la meca del Café Mexicano en Coatepec, enamórate de sus Haciendas Coloniales, recorre por sus calles empedradas y conoce el proceso del café desde su plata hasta tu taza.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Degustaciones de Café, Entradas a las Haciendas , Entrada a Museo del Café

Exclusions: Propinas

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

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"

Inclusions: Transport, Entrances, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

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