About the trip

Join our Weekend Getaway tour to Tuxpan that will take you for 4 days full of discoveries, adventures & fun. Explore the natural & cultural gems of the destination during the day while hanging out & having fun in the evening!

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Bienvenidos a Ciudad de Mexico - the largest city in Latin America where ancient and modern coexist in harmony. Arrive at any time before meeting your group and Tour Leader at your accommodation at 2 pm. After a short welcome meeting, go for a walking tour around the historic center, followed by a guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum. In the evening join an optional dinner & get-together in one of the local restaurants/bars.

Day 2: Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Xicotepec - Tuxpan

In the morning go to visit Teotihuacan (UNESCO) -a complex of awesome pyramids, set amid what was once Mesoamerica’s greatest city. After a tour around the archeological zone continue to Xicotepec -a “Magic Town” hidden among the clouds and mountains, famous for its coffee production and unique combination of the pre-Hispanic and colonial cultures: optional lunch and walking tour around the town. Then we will go to Tuxpan -a quiet fishing town known for its excellent seafood, wide sandy beaches, and nearby coral reefs. Upon arrival to our accommodation on the beach, take your time to enjoy the weather and sea, before going out to Tuxpan center in the evening: orientation walk, optional dinner & get-together in one of local restaurants/bars.

Day 3: Tuxpan - Tuxpan Coral Reef - Cristo Redentor - El Tajin - Papantla

In the morning take a boat to nearbyTuxpan Coral Reef - a perfect place to see colorful corals and practice snorkeling. After getting back and checking out from our accommodation, we will go to visit impressive pyramids of El Tajín (UNESCO) - one of the best-preserved and important pre-Hispanic cities in Mesoamerica, visiting a giant statue of Christ the Redeemer on our way. After exploring the archeological zone, we will continue to nearby Papantla, a “Magic Town” famous for its indigenous heritage and vanilla-growing traditions. Check-in, walking tour around the historic center, optional dinner & get-together in one of local restaurant/bars.

Day 4: Papantla- Mexico City

Breakfast, check-out, and departure to Mexico City passing an impressive 225 meters high San Marcos Bridge (12th highest in the world) on our way.