From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

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ID: GYG248457-430662
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Country: Mexico

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Discover The Fortress of San Juan de Ulúa has been a port, fortress, and prison, and has more than 500 years of history. Visit the building and learn about its fascinating legends with an expert guide
At 12:00 pm, we will be waiting for you at our facilities inside Plaza Acuario to welcome you to your tour and provide you with some instructions you need to know before starting the tour. Afterwards, we will accompany you to board the vehicle that will take you to the fortress. En route to the fortress, you will be able to enjoy panoramic views of some monuments in the historic center and part of the customs facilities.
During the tour inside the fortress, you will learn more about the history that the different areas of the place safeguard. You will hear about the legends of "Chucho el Roto," "La Mulata de Córdoba," and much more. Similarly, the guide will narrate to you the historical importance of San Juan de Ulua, from its construction during the conquest era, through the independence and Mexican Revolution, to the present day. Undoubtedly, it will be a tour that you will enjoy.
At approximately 2:30 pm, we will be finishing the tour with the guide, who will accompany you to the entrance gate where our operator colleague will be waiting to take our vehicle back to Plaza Acuario.

Highlights

  • Travel through time to this historical fort that was also a sacred temple
  • Explore the beautiful Port of Veracruz and learn about its history
  • Learn incredible facts about the most feared prison in Mexico
  • Enjoy views of the port of Veracruz from the San Juan de Ulúa fortress

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• You will walk for 1.5-hours with the guide
• If the case that you have a student ID card you need to show it in the entrance of the fort
Find us inside Plaza Acuario, next to the ticket office of the Veracruz Aquarium.
INCLUDED
  • Tour guide
  • Transportation
  • Tickets
NOT INCLUDED
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

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.