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What to do and see in Papantla, Veracruz: The Best Things to do
Papantla (Spanish (help·info)) is a city and municipality located in the north of the state of Veracruz, Mexico, in the Sierra Papanteca range and on the Gulf of Mexico. The city was founded in the 13th century by the Totonacs and has dominated the Totonacapan region of the state since then. This is the home of vanilla, which is native to this region, the Danza de los Voladores and the El Tajín archeological site, which was named a World Heritage Site. Papantla still has strong communities of Totonacs who maintain the culture and language. The city contains a number of large scale murals and sculptures done by native artist Teodoro Cano García, which honor the Totonac culture. The name Papantla is from Nahuatl and most often interpreted to mean "place of the papanes" (a species of crow). This meaning is reflected in the municipality’s coat of arms.
Restaurants in Papantla
1. El Tajin
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5.0 based on 648 reviews
These extensive ruins give a glimpse into Totonac society at its height.
Reviewed By lluxd87 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Our first pyramid in Mexico, cannot wait to see more. El Tajin has lots of stories to share, even if most of the site and old city is destroyed. Just to imagine how they built such a magical place back then makes me speechless. Our guide Jorge was very knowledgeable and friendly, so was our group transport, comfortable. Looking forward to the pyramid of the sun.
2. Parque Israel C. Tellez
3. Eco Park Xanath - Papantla
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Eco Park Xanath Papantla is the place to experience pure nature and the origins of the totonaca people. Observe how an ecosystem works, learn more about the original vanilla and if you wish you can stay to experience a real authentic night in the tropical rainforest.
4. Museo Teodoro Cano
5. Mercado de Artesanias
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
One of the most characteristic crafts Totonacapan region, the figures are woven with vanilla, also finds the abstract, coffee, handcrafted pieces made of clay or ceramic. Other handicrafts such as fans, made with palm leaf; flutes and small drums made of reed and jar, traditional clothing (all the sizes) consisting of belt, blouse and skirt.
6. Museo El Tajin
7. PROGETUR
PROGETUR TUTUNAKU is characterized by design of customized packages for different types of customers, the packages can be couples, groups or business, our main objective is the satisfaction of our customers and we offer you the health route, blunt and flavors where you will contact ancestors, mother earth and natural medicine as well as vanilla endemic plant of the region
8. Artesanias Kachikin
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
