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Full Day Tour to Alvarado and Tlacotalpan from Veracruz or Boca del Río

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Full Day Tour to Alvarado and Tlacotalpan from Veracruz or Boca del Río

About this activity

If you visit Veracruz, you cannot leave without visiting Tlacotalpan, a city named Cultural Heritage of Humanity that will make you fall in love with its colorful streets. Join us for a boat ride on the Papaloapan River and then we will tour its streets with a guide who will tell you the history of this beautiful city. Also enjoy Alvarado, a small fishing port that will captivate you with its excitement and warmth of its people as well as its beautiful architecture that characterizes its buildings.

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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 20 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Spanish
Operated by
Turiticket.com - Tours y Experiencias

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Round transportation from Hotel
  • Included: Tickets
  • Included: Certified Tourist Guide
  • Included: Pick up at hotel
  • Included: Boat ride

Not included

  • Not included: Food or drinks
  • Not included: Activities not mentioned
  • Not included: Tips

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    one hour

    At this time we will be arriving in Alvarado, where we will give a guided tour lasting 1:30 hrs. Begin your visit by walking along the boardwalk and downtown, admiring the entire place in panoramic views.

  2. Tlacotalpan

    2 hours

    During the boat ride on the Papaloapan River you will have a unique perspective of the city and its architecture. You will also observe the typical flora and fauna of the region, where the operators of the boat show us in a unique way, the union of the Papaloapán and San Juan rivers.

    Along with an expert guide we will get to know the most important points in Tlacotalpan, visiting the Municipal Palace, Main Park, San Cristobal Church, Tlacotalpan Antigüo, among others. You can also learn about interesting legends behind the buildings such as "the legend of the alley of the bull."

  3. Augustin Lara Museum

    30 min Admission included

    Enjoy this tour of what was once the house of the famous singer-songwriter Agustín Lara and learn more about his life.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Main stairs of Plaza Acuario

End point

  • Main stairs of Plaza Acuario

Pickup points

  • Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
  • Hotel Delfines
  • Playa Caracol Hotel & Spa
  • Hilton Garden Inn Boca Del Rio Veracruz
  • Hotel Villa Florencia
  • Hotel Villa Florida Veracruz
  • Casabella Art Boutique Hotel
  • AC Hotel Veracruz
  • Hotel Boulevard del Mar
  • Holiday Inn Veracruz Boca del Rio by IHG
  • Collection O Hotel Mocambo
  • Hotel Paraiso Suites

and 87 more pickup points

We will ask you to be in contact by WhatsApp for any information about the collection point time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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Full Day Tour to Alvarado and Tlacotalpan from Veracruz or Boca del Río

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