Antigua and Cempoala Tour from Veracruz
ID: GYG8201-8201
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Tour the Zempoala archaeological zone, a Totonacan ceremonial and astronomical site, the first visited by Hernán Cortés. Explore La Antigua and visit a local handicraft center.
Heading north of the city, 45 km from the port, we will arrive at Cempoala, a place of "twenty waters" that gives its meaning for being surrounded by rivers in the region, in addition to being one of the important archaeological zones of the state, it has several buildings that Today they are of great architectural beauty such as the Templo Mayor, Temple of the Chimneys, Circle of the Gladiators, Temple of the Caritas, the temple of God Wind and the Cross, in addition to having a site museum. This mystical complex will remind us of when it functioned as the second capital of the Totonaca empire before being dominated by the Aztec empire.
We pass to the OLD where we will find legacies of the Spanish conquest, such as the Casa del Cabildo, the first town hall in the new Spain, the Ermita del Rosario, the first Catholic church in Mexico, and the house of Hernán Cortés, in addition to enjoying the picturesque place with its suspension bridge over the Huitzilapan river
We finish with a panoramic tour of the Historic Center of Veracruz to see its main historic buildings in this ancient city.
Highlights
- Explore the Mesoamerican archeological site at Cempoala
- Visit the historical sites of Antigua
- See local craftsmen making items of coconut husks
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
English tours are subject to availability (please confirm 24 hours in advance).
INCLUDED
- Entrances to zones
- Ground transportation
- Tourist guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
