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The History of Veracruz Full-Day Tour

8 hours
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The History of Veracruz Full-Day Tour

About this activity

[Tour with a full history in one day]

Veracruz is known as the oldest colonial city in Mexico.

Before this was ruled by the Spanish, it was an indigenous land called the Totonaka.

Quiahuitzlan means "place of rain" in Nahuatl

Ancient city Cempoala ruins of temples and circular building remains

and Muralla Antigua, which was built in the first Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortez came to Mexico, to the center. A full-day tour of some of the most important and interesting places in Mexico's history around his home, Veracruz.

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At a glance

Duration
8 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: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Bilingual Spanish/English Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Quiahuiztlan Archaeological Zone

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Ruins of Quiahuitzlan from the Totnac Culture

  2. Zona Arqueologica de Cempoala

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Afterwards we will visit the ruins of cempoala!

  3. Casa de Hernan Cortes

    40 min Admission included

    Visit the Legendary conquistador's House!

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
  • Lithio Hotel
  • Hotel Principe
  • Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Veracruz
  • D'Luxe Motel
  • Hotel Ulua
  • Howard Johnson Hotel - Veracruz
  • Intimisimo Suites Autohotel

and 67 more pickup points

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

Start time: From 09:00-09:20

Closing time: 17:00-17:20

Using your ticket

tickets only valid with the guide

Cancellation

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

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  • 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

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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