Day trip

From Veracruz: Quiahuiztlan, Cempoala & La Antigua Tour

Day trip

From Veracruz: Quiahuiztlan, Cempoala & La Antigua Tour

From US$ 81.50 per person

Visit some of the most interesting archaeological sites around Veracruz. With plenty of history to discover amid the ancient pyramids, stone circles, and conquistadors' chapels, you'll get an insight into the complex origins of modern Mexico.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
You will be picked up from your hotel in Veracruz or Boca del Rio.
Small group
Limited to 15 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the remarkable historic sites near Veracruz
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the Totonac Empire ruins at Quiahuiztlan
  • See stunning natural scenery at Metate Hill
  • Discover ceremonial stone circles and grand pyramids at Cempoala
  • Visit the site of Hernán Cortés' arrival and his house
Full description
Learn about the history of Mexico on a guided day tour. Your tour includes three major sites. Quiahuiztlán, which means “place of the rain,” is named due to the natural runoff in the hilltop of Metates, resembling petrified rain in basaltic rock. It was simultaneously a city, cemetery, and fort. In addition, you will get to explore the site considered the capital of the Totonac Empire, Cempoala. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the center of the state. The town of Antigua is historically important as it was the site of the first encounter between Spanish and Indians. Here you will visit the ruins of the Cortes house and the Rosary chapel, the first Catholic chapel in Mexico.
Includes
  • Guided tour of Quiahuiztlan, Cempoala, and Antigua
  • Admission fees
  • Roundtrip transportation to and from your Veracruz hotel
  • Food and drinks
  • Additional exhibitions
  • Gratuities are not included and are left to your discretion

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

Know before you go

  • At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place
  • You must confirm your booking by calling a day before the activity
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally-located Veracruz hotels
  • You will receive confirmation of your exact tour departure time when you call to confirm your reservation
  • You should have breakfast before the activity
  • Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, cap, extra cash, snacks, and water
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El tours de 3 centros, sólo.se realizó uno porque los otros estaban cerrados. Nos.ofrecieron otras alternativas que no tenían nada sobresaliente y, que nosotros por desconocer los lugares aceptamos pero que de ninguna manera justificaban o sustituian a nuestra selección inicial. Nos dieron un paseito en una lanchita que nada que ver con centros ceremoniales. Además nos llevaron a un lugar y nos dijeron "Aquí van a comer, pueden hacerlo antes o después del.paseo en lancha " ahí nos dejaron una hora comiendo y eso contó en nuestro tiempo del tours. La.comida era por nuestra cuenta por supuesto. Entonces el tours que elegimos de 3 centros se redujo a sólo uno. Muy lamentable. El.guia muy amable, trataba de explicarnos la ciudad cosa que le.agrdecemos pero no era nuestro tours. De hecho ya habíamos paseado nosotros mismos por la ciudad. Creo que antes de comprometer un tours, diariamente deben actualizar la.información de lugares abiertos o cerrados. Perdimos dinero 4 personas.

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August 7, 2021

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Bring a hat and sunscreen.

April 5, 2019

Product ID: 199222