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Full-Day Tour to El Tajin and Vanilla Factory from Veracruz

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Full-Day Tour to El Tajin and Vanilla Factory from Veracruz

About this activity

◆ Exploring the World Heritage site of El Tajín and the origin of vanilla ◆

El Tajín is a world heritage ancient city ruins with unique pyramids and ball play areas.

"Tajín" means lightning and lightning in the local Totonaka language, and is said to have been built between 600 and 700 years.

In Papantla, the town at the foot of the ruins, you can also see the religious ceremonial "Voladores" in which a person hanging upside down from a pillar up to 30 meters high descends while rotating toward the ground.

Furthermore, this area is the origin of vanilla! It is a full-scale tour that allows you to visit the local vanilla factory.

  • You will be guided to the lunch venue during the tour, but you will have to pay the fee yourself.

Includes: transportation, Visit the archaelogical site, guided tour in Tajin, visit the vanilla factory and time to buy regional products.

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At a glance

Duration
12 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
H.I.S. México

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tickets
  • Included: Transportation
  • Included: Bilingual Spanish/English Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Tip to the Voladores de Papantla

Itinerary

  1. El Tajin

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    We will visit the legendary Tajin Ruins

  2. Los Voladores of Papantla

    one hour Admission included

    You will be able to witness the traditional Voladores de Papantla!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Amparo
  • Hotel La Llave
  • Hotel Meson del Mar
  • Hotel Banus
  • Hotel Galery
  • Hotel Ulua
  • Intimisimo Suites Autohotel
  • Hotel Avenida
  • Hotel Imperial
  • Hotel Baluarte
  • Hotel Hawaii
  • Hotel Isla de Sacrificios

and 16 more pickup points

Meeting Point: Lobby of the client's hotel. Service Operated by amPHIBIan

Start time: From 08:00-08:20

Closing time: 20:00-20:20

Using your ticket

Ticket only valid with guide

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • 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

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Full-Day Tour to El Tajin and Vanilla Factory from Veracruz

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