About 60 miles (100 km) northwest of Veracruz lie the three cities of Xalapa, Coatepec and Xico – each full of Mexican history and culture that make for a great day trip from Veracruz. See beautiful examples of Spanish Colonial architecture, visit the 16th-century home of a former Mexican president ...

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Tour code: 5885VERXAL
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Experience one of best whitewater rivers in the Veracruz area on this rafting adventure along the Rio Pescados (Pescados River). Spend 3.5 hours paddling down the river with an experienced rafting guide. You'll navigate Class III or Class IV rapids (depending on your experience), and soak up the ...

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Tour code: 5885VERRAFT
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On a day trip from Veracruz, discover Xalapa and Coatepec, two historically and culturally important cities that lie in the lush, mountainous region that produces much of Mexico's coffee. there's plenty to see, from beautiful examples of Spanish Colonial architecture to Xalapa's Museum of ...

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Tour code: 5885VERCOF
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Save time and money by booking your Veracruz airport arrival transfer before you land! Be met on the ground at General Heriberto Jara International Airport and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to your Veracruz hotel. Skip the hassle of picking up a rental car, or negotiating unfamiliar traffic and ...

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Tour code: 5885VERAPTHTL
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Need to get to the Veracruz airport? Plan your trip ahead of time and secure your shared airport departure transfer right now. You will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle from your Veracruz hotel to General Heriberto Jara International Airport. Arrive at the airport on time, relaxed and without ...

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Tour code: 5885VERHTLAPT
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Combine visits to three historical Mexican sites in one day with this day trip from Veracruz. With a local guide, you'll travel to the ruins of Quiahuiztlan and Cempoala, followed by a stop in the small town of La Antigua, the first Spanish settlement in Mexico. See ancient temples, admire views of ...

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Tour code: 5885VERQUI
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Learn about Mexico's pre-Columbian Totanac culture at two important Totanac sites – the archaeological ruins of El Tajín and the 13th-century city of Papantla. This full-day trip takes you three hours north of Veracruz, where you'll see El Taj'n's World Heritage-listed ruins with a guide, learning ...

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Tour code: 5885VERTAJ
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See the historic Mexican towns of Alvarado and Tlacotalpan on this day trip from Veracruz. It's an opportunity to learn about the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the context of Alvarado's colonial architecture, and to enjoy the colorful landmarks of Tlacotalpan. While in Tlacotalpan, you'll also ...

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Tour code: 5885VERALVA
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Spend half a day immersed in Mexican history on this fascinating tour from Veracruz. With a local guide, you'll travel to two sites of importance in Mexico's long past -- the Mesoamerican archaeological ruins of Cempoala and the small town of La Antigua, the first Spanish settlement in Mexico. See ...

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Tour code: 5885VERCEM
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Discover both the history and natural beauty of the Veracruz area on this full-day tour to the region of Los Tuxtlas. With visits to three towns – Santiago Tuxtla, San Andres Tuxtla and Catemaco – you'll admire ancient cultural artifacts, watch cigars being made by hand and see Catemaco Lake. Plus ...

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Tour code: 5885VERCAT
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