From Veracruz: Tajin & Papantla Sightseeing Tour
ID: GYG8211-8211
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Discover El Tajin's ancient magic on a day tour from Veracruz. Explore the Pyramid of the Niches and Small Tajin's palaces, then visit Papantla, home to the Totonac regional museum.
A journey to the north of the state along the Gulf of Mexico highway through the Emerald Coast enjoying the landscape of beaches, orange tree plantations, banana trees, sugar cane, a cattle ranches, we find the most important pre-Hispanic city of the Totonac culture in Mesoamerica. TAJIN “place of thunder”.
In an area of 12 hectares approx. 168 buildings are erected which constitute one of the most important political-religious centers of this pre-Hispanic culture.
We can admire 41 buildings, among which the majestic Pyramid of the Niches and the Plaza de Arrollo stand out. It is the pre-Hispanic city with the largest number of ball games that add up to 17 in addition to seeing the ceremony of the flyers, time to shop for handicrafts and souvenirs and go to the city of Papantla Known for its ritual of the "Papantla Flyers" and the production of the aromatic vanilla also named Magical Town of Mexico because it keeps its ancestral traditions, its folklore, and we can see the color of the typical costumes of its communities here are suggestions for eating.
Highlights
- Learn about Totonac culture, and visit Papantla on this day tour from Veracruz
- Admire the beautiful scenery of the Costa Esmeralda
- Discover the breathtaking Pyramid of the Niches at El Tajin
- Take a sightseeing tour in the historic trading city of Papantla
- Delve into Totonac history at the regional museum of the Totonacas
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please contact a Mexitours representative to confirm your hotel pick-up time at least 24 hours in advance using the phone number listed on your voucher or send an e-mail including your hotel name and any special requests.
INCLUDED
- Roundtrip transfers from Veracruz City tourist area
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.
