Papantla Tours and Activities

OVERVIEW Join our weekend getaway trip to the Gulf of Mexico that will take you away from the hectic urban routine for 4 days full of discoveries, adventures & fun. HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy wide sandy beaches of Tuxpan. Snorkel & observe underwater life in crystal-clear waters of the Tuxpan Coral Reef. Go out & dine the best of Veracruz seafood dishes. See original UNESCO-protected danza de los voladores in Papantla. Visit the breathtaking UNESCO-protected pyramids of El Tajin & Teotihuacan. WHY GO WITH US Small groups of up to 13 travelers: closer communication, easier coordination, more adventures & fun! Off-the-beaten-track tours with maximum immersion in local nature, culture, and traditions. The easy-going atmosphere of our tours is perfect for informal travel & making new friends among co-travelers and locals.

Tajín is the most impressive Ceremonial center of the totonaca culture at Veracruz, lately rediscovered and fabulous installations. Papantla is a very important vanilla producer, which is used to make typical handicrafts and liquors from that region. * Time for lunch is Tajín or at the Emerald Coast beach.

Knock out visits to two important sites of Mexico’s pre-Columbian Totanac culture—the archaeological ruins of El Tajín and the 13th-century city of Papantla—in one day on this guided trip from Veracruz. Wander through the pyramids and plazas of the UNESCO-listed El Tajín, learn about Mesoamerican history and discover the cultural treasures of Papantla, from its flying pole dancers to vanilla. Hassle-free hotel transport by van is included.