Top 10 Archaeology Tours in Veracruz, 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.

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 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

Come and visit the pre-Hispanic City of "El Tajín". During this full day tour, you will be able to see a vanilla factory where the first furnaces for the benefit of the vanilla were built. Then, admire the impressive architecture of the Totonac city at the north of Veracruz. See its interesting architecture, consisting of pyramids (The most famous "Pyramid Of The Niches"), palaces and several courts of ball game. Also, you will enjoy the fabulous pre-Hispanic ritual  "Dance of the Flyers”  in the traditional market next to Tajín. 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

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

Spending the day in an ancient city, that seems to have a fixation with the ritual of the ball game, since only Cantona has more ball courts than El Tajín.

Inclusions: Admission fees, Private transportation

Exclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Souvenirs

Get to know the historic center of Veracruz, where you can see important colonial buildings, and the old fortress of San Juan de Ulua, which has been used for different purposes from Hospital to Jail. Then enjoy the modern area of Boca del Río, where there are different shopping malls, hotels, where you can also find the second Catholic church, in a new continent.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to San Juan de Ulua Museum, Tasting of toritos (typical Veracruz drink) in Boca del Río., Round transportation from your Hotel, Bottles of Water, during the tour.

Exclusions: Tips (optional).

This is one of the most popular attractions in Veracruz, where there will be fun and a wide variety of natural landscapes to explore.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, English guide

Exclusions: Lunch

[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.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities