Things to do in Veracruz, Veracruz: The Best Tours

December 18, 2021 Augustus Redeker

Discover the best top things to do in Veracruz, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas Natural Adventure Day Trip, Tlacotalpan World Heritage Site and Alvarado Day Trip, Chachalacas beach and sand dunes, Sandboarding and Snorkel in Chachalacas Beach, Los Colores del Café en las Fincas de Coatepec , 15-Day Trip in Mexico: Towards the Gulf!, Boat trip + snorkel (Isla de Enmedio), El Tajín Ruins and Papantla Day Trip from Veracruz, Skip the Line: Coffee Museum Ticket with Optional Coffee Tasting Session, Skip the Line: Aquatico Inbursa Waterpark Ticket.
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1. Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas Natural Adventure Day Trip

Heroica Veracruz, Ver., Mexico Amphibian Operadora Turistica
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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

Reviewed By MichiganPilot

Rich in history and beautifully restored and kept. Colors and architecture were beautiful. Tour pace was comfortable.

2. Tlacotalpan World Heritage Site and Alvarado Day Trip

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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

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Reviewed By WorldTraveler639

Amazing tour with a great guide! Our tour guide arrived to meet us on time and was super friendly and knowledgeable. The car was clean and comfy and all of the stops were interesting. Lunch was delicious too. I just wish we had more time to spend watching the monkeys (they are so cute!).

3. Chachalacas beach and sand dunes

Heroica Veracruz, Ver., Mexico Amphibian Operadora Turistica
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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

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Reviewed By WorldTraveler639

Amazing tour with a great guide! Our tour guide arrived to meet us on time and was super friendly and knowledgeable. The car was clean and comfy and all of the stops were interesting. Lunch was delicious too. I just wish we had more time to spend watching the monkeys (they are so cute!).

4. Sandboarding and Snorkel in Chachalacas Beach

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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 sandboarding sliding yourself throughout the sand dunes feeling the adrenaline in your body. Our journey continues with a tour to snorkel and appreciate the reefs of the Veracruz Reef System.

Inclusions: ·, Air-conditioned vehicle, Use of Snorkelling equipment, All Fees and Taxes, Instructor guide , Use of sanboard equipment

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Reviewed By WorldTraveler639

Amazing tour with a great guide! Our tour guide arrived to meet us on time and was super friendly and knowledgeable. The car was clean and comfy and all of the stops were interesting. Lunch was delicious too. I just wish we had more time to spend watching the monkeys (they are so cute!).

5. Los Colores del Café en las Fincas de Coatepec

ARENA TOURS
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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

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Reviewed By Winelover92101

Booked a one day tour of Veracruz and surrounding area for our first trip to Veracruz. Rafael was a terrific guide and driver, and we saw and learned a lot in a short time. It allowed us to take note of the places we wanted to revisit on foot later in the week. I can recommend tour, and the tour company

6. 15-Day Trip in Mexico: Towards the Gulf!

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico Vibe Adventures (Mexico)
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OVERVIEW Take our 15-day self-guiding tour from Mexico City to the Gulf of Mexico and back to see & experience the best of local nature, culture & traditions & more! During this trip you will be able to visit 5 Mexican states - each with its own landscapes, traditions, and gastronomy; see various wonders of nature (national parks and reserves, mountains, jungles, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, sea, etc.); do numerous outdoor activities (white water rafting; swimming in the waterfalls; hiking the tallest pyramid in Mesoamerica; taking boat trip among the mangroves, crocodiles, and birds; visiting a coffee plantation, etc.); learn local culture and, of course, make local friends & have fun. WHY GO WITH US Off-the-beaten-track tours with maximum immersion in local nature, culture, and traditions. The easy-going atmosphere of our tours is perfect for informal travel & making new friends among co-travelers and locals.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation: 1st class inter-city buses with AC/WIFI/WC, Accommodation: 14x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs/guest houses, Activities: 6x private walking tours & 1x Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour (as per itinerary), Welcome meeting + 24h informational support from Tour Organizer

Exclusions: Flights; airport pick-up & drop-off; travel insurance; personal expenses & tips

Reviewed By Claire S

I did the private tour to Grutas Tolontongo with my partner and I highly recommend it. We were picked up on time by our tour guide and the entire day felt so looked after. It was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend to anyone thinking of visiting Grutas Tolontongo,.

7. Boat trip + snorkel (Isla de Enmedio)

OXXO, Instituto Oceanografico Del Golfo, Av Azueta S/N, Anton Lizardo, 95269 Anton Lizardo, Ver., Mexico Monkey Fish
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White sand, turquoise water! We leave by boat from Antón Lizardo, get off on the Island and go to another snorkeling point. No experience is necessary. We are a leading adventure sports company, we have certified guides, personal accident insurance, SEMARNAT permits, Arrecifal Park and Port Captaincy.

Inclusions: Fins, visor and snorkel, Transportation in boat, Bottled water, Lifejacket, Entrance fee to the natural park, Certified Instructor / Assistance

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Reviewed By alexanderrH8418ZX

Best team ever, good organization and the staff is really friendly, I absolutely recommend to travel with monkey fish

8. El Tajín Ruins and Papantla Day Trip from Veracruz

Amigo Veracruz
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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

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Reviewed By Safari756958

We were picked up on time by a very friendly driver. The Tour Guide was very knowledgeable, and never hesitated about answering questions that were outside the basic tour-related topics. I would recommend this tour very highly.

9. Skip the Line: Coffee Museum Ticket with Optional Coffee Tasting Session

Museo del Cafe
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The Coffee Museum’s goal is to let visitors know about the origins of quality coffee and the different process steps it goes through before you can enjoy a good cup of joe. You'll have professional guides who specialize in the history and culture of coffee and who'll give you a fascinating tour where you will see the plantations and an interesting exhibition of objects from the 19th and 20th centuries. You can choose to also enjoy a coffee tasting and learn about the various coffee aromas and flavors.

Inclusions: All activities, Professional guide, Coffee tasting (if option selected)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By pbritocuevas

This is a good activity to do if you like coffee and are in Coatepec. It is located right outside of the town, about 8 minutes away. They offer guided tours with an explanation about how coffee is grown, processed and commercialized. At first, they show you a movie about Coffee, It is very interesting, however, I wished they had a bigger screen and that it was louder, because the museum sits right next to the highway, so every time a big truck goes by, it gets so noisy you can’t hear anything. And because of the coffee and sugar plantations in the area, those big trucks drive by constantly. After the movie, they take you on the tour, where you go outside to see the coffee plants, then the grains, how they dry them, and toast them and the whole process. Our guide was excellent and she answered all our questions. We learnt all about coffee. At the end of the tour, she offered everyone a coffee, which was delicious, even my kids got to try coffee with their Lechero version. It was awesome because my oldest actually liked it! We really enjoyed the museum, drinking coffee and exploring around. Highly recommend it.

10. Skip the Line: Aquatico Inbursa Waterpark Ticket

Aquatico Inbursa Waterpark
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4.7 based on 16 reviews

World-class water park located in the beautiful port of Veracruz. It offers incredible and fun attractions, unique in the country, under strict international safety and quality standards. Delicious food and drinks accompanied by all the services to offer maximum comfort and an unforgettable experience that fills memorable memories to our visitors.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By cortegas72

This is a must when you are visiting Veracruz City. Place is clean, neat and it is good to spend a full day of fun. Prices are reasonable and it is better you can buy your tickets through Web Page. Strong advantages: It is clean, you feel safe, staff is dedicated and it is great for small children (they can have non stop playing time for hours and hours) Good points: Food is good and prices are reasonable. Point to improve: You can have a private dresser room, however we got one and it was flooded (it seems day before city had strong storm) It is better you visit this park on week days (weekends must be crowded) Highly recommended to spend good time with family and friends

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