Group Experiences in Veracruz

There's magic, monkeys, and the best cigars in Mexico on this fun tour to the south of Veracruz. Stand before a beautiful waterfall, visit the prestigious cigar-making capital of San Andrés Tuxtla, and take a boat trip along the river to an island of playful primates. A great day out from Veracruz including all transport.

Add a couple of centuries' worth of cultural heritage to your stay in Mexico, and wander the spectacular ancient ruins of El Tajín while a friendly guide shares the engrossing local history. Stand in awe before the monumental Pyramid of the Niches, a testament to the rich Totonac culture that flourished here for hundreds of years. See weather-worn temples, palaces, ballcourts, and more. Then, explore the nearby city of Papantla, to see how Totonac traditions live on today.

Short on time in Veracruz? This top ticket is a great solution. Visit five awesome attractions in one day, including transport! Start with the fish at Plaza Veracruz Aquarium. Get a history fix at the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa. Stop for some seafood and a boat ride in the beautiful Mandinga, and ride around Centro Histórico de Veracruz on board a traditional tram!

Wander off the beaten tourist track and say _¡Hola!_ to the heart of Mexico, on a guided tour of the quiet town of Mandinga and its enormous untamed lake. You'll be picked up from Veracruz on a winding road trip down the Gulf coast. Hop aboard a trusty sightseeing boat at Mandinga, and kick back as the adventure continues on the water. See tropical birds fluttering around the treeline, soak in some rays, and imagine a Spanish guitar lilting away in the background - oh wait, you don't have to!

For almost 350 years, the San Juan de Ulúa in Veracruz served as the main military stronghold of the Spanish Empire in the Americas. Step back in time with a guide on a fascinating return trip from Veracruz, and get the lowdown on a historic site that has been a colonial fort, a presidential palace, a prison, and more!

See more of **Veracruz** with skip-the-line entry to one of the city's most signifcant landmarks – **Fortaleza de San Juan de Ulua**. Once built to defend against pirate attacks, this historic site offers visitors sweeping **views of the Gulf of Mexico** and ornate Italian-style architecture of the 1500s. Once inside, guests will travel back through time via dimly-lit corridors to discover the past purposes of the fortress – including a former prison.