From Veracruz: Xalapa, Xico & Coatepec Culture & Coffee Tour

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Country: Mexico

Duration: 12:00 hours


Description

Discover the historic and artistic towns. Get to know the local coffee known as veracruzano. Visit the Anthropology Museum of Xalapa and much more.
Start the tour at 8 AM where you will be picked up from the lobby of your hotel in Veracruz, then travel to Xalapa for 1.5-hours. When you arrive, gain an introduction to the city known as a 'pueblos mágicos', and learn everything you wanted to know about the famous local coffee known as 'veracruzano'. Find out why the city was named 'The Flowers City' due to its gardens and fog, and is also known as 'Atenas Veracruzana' due to its culture and history.

Then, visit the Anthropological Museum of Xalapa which contains the 2nd most important prehispanic Mesoamérica collections in the world including Olmeca, Totonaca, and Huasteca objects.

Next, visit the villages of Xico and Coatepec, which have also both been appointed as 'pueblos mágicos' as part of a Federal program that recognizes cultural, gastronomic, and artistic traditions. Find out how Xico is known for its fiestas patronales, traditions, and delicious local dishes such as 'mole'. Also visit the famous Cascada de Texolo, surrounded by growth. Finally, discover why Coatepec is famous for its world-famous coffee on a visit to the coffee museum. Learn about the process of making coffee from bean to cup, as well as gaining an understanding for the traditions and culture that surrounds drinking it.

At the end of the tour, return to Veracruz where you will be dropped off back at your hotel.

Highlights

  • Travel from Veracruz to Xalapa in 1.5 hours
  • Visit the Anthropological Museum of Xalapa
  • visit waterfall in Xico
  • Take in the panoramic views of Xico and Coatepec
  • Marvel at the Techolo Waterfall

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• It is recommended to go eat breakfast before the tour
• Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes, sunblock, and a hat or cap
• Please bring additional cash in case you would like to buy souvenirs or food
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
8- 8:15 AM from your hotel in Veracruz
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NOT INCLUDED

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

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.