Things to do in Veracruz (State)

Cholula is considered one of the most beautiful Magical Towns in Mexico, it combines the best of two worlds: its pre-Hispanic heritage, traditions, delicious gastronomy, its pyramids, and the characteristics of a modern city. On this tour, you will visit the following: -The Great Pyramid of Cholula, which is the largest pyramidal base in the world 400 m long, and dedicated to the God Tláloc. -The Church of Santa María Tonantzintla: the interior of this church is covered with countless faces, masks, flowers, fruits, birds, and abstract decorative designs. It shows the mixture of the Colonial era and Christianity with the Indigenous Culture. The decoration of this church is the greatest expression of Mexican syncretism and it is undoubtedly a beautiful place to visit. -The Church of San Francisco Ecatepec: this church was built in the 16th century, a product of Baroque architecture and has a front facade covered in Talavera, typical of this area of Mexico. You will also visit Atlixco, one of the most popular magical towns in Mexico, which is located at the foot of the Popocatépetl volcano. In the Plaza del Zócalo, you can admire the colorful murals in the Municipal Palace that narrate the history of Atlixco. In the Ex-Convento del Carmen, you can visit the cultural center and a small museum of archeology. You can also admire the church of La Merced known for its highly ornate Baroque facade. You will enjoy walking and touring the streets of Atlixco and feeling the vibes of an authentic Mexican town. This tour promises to be an extraordinary and magical experience.

Start the tour 3:00 PM, with a convenient pick-up from Aquarium Square in Veracruz. Travel for 25 minutes to the village of Madinga, known for its variety of good restaurants. Here you can enjoy a tasty seafood lunch as you admire the beautiful landscape and lagoon surrounding you. Listen to a variety of live music matched with veracruzano folklore. After this, take a boat ride and learn about the diversity of the flora and fauna predominant around the village. Cross the small lagoon to the big lagoon and appreciate the enchanting sunset from amongst the mangroves. Pass by small islands and birds lodges that are unique to the place. At the end of the tour, get dropped off back at Aquarium Square at 6:30 PM.

Explore Veracruz by boarding a convenient hop-on-hop-off bus tour and discover the city's most popular attractions. Listen to the included audio guide as you cruise past the Plaza Las Américas, the Aquarium, and much more. Start your tour at the Arts and Crafts Market and board one of the spacious double-decker buses to see the city. Stay on the bus for the full circuit, which takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete, or hop on and off at any of the official stops along the way. Enjoy 9 hours of unlimited travel along the Boca del Río circuit and visit important attractions like the lively harborside district of Malecón Veracruz Puerto, or the Veracruz Cathedral located in the historic center of the city. Take advantage of the onboard audio guide and learn about the city's customs and traditions, history, and, much more. Boca del Rio circuit stops:1.  Aquarium Plaza, Wax Museum, and Ripley’s and Aquarium2. Las Américas Shopping Center3. Plaza Andamar

The Africam Safari Park is the best wildlife park in Mexico and it is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. When visiting the park you will learn about the characteristics, care, and feeding habits of various species of wildlife animals such as lions, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, wolves, hippos, tarantulas, bats, kangaroos, and many more! The park exhibits more than 2,500 animals of 350 species distributed in diverse environments similar to their natural habitats. In the park, all animals roam in controlled freedom and in wide spaces, allowing you to watch them up close and experience their real habitat. The main objective of the park is to protect and conserve wildlife. There are a wide variety of habitats to visit with plenty of fauna to observe, such as the Okavango Delta, Oasis, Kalahari Desert, Serengeti, Bakuli, Huasteca, and many more. Visit Africam Safari park with us and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Covered with fog at sunrise, these two traditional Mexican towns begin to uncover their natural beauty, historical heritage, and traditions. Get onboard one of our comfortable Turitour buses while enjoying amazing views. This is the best and most unique way to visit the town and discover its most famous sites, temples, and monuments. The tour will take you to these two magical towns: Zacatlán: this town is famous for its beautiful landscapes, its monumental clocks, and for the variety of delicious apples it produces, its apple cider, and cheese bread. You will visit the former convent of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, the Church of San Pedro y San Pablo, the famous Floral Clock, the beautiful mural made of thousands of colorful crystals, the Mirador de Cristal, Salto de Quetzalpan, and you will enjoy a unique show called Show de Autómatas, it is a light and sound show starring mechatronic dolls, creation of Relojes Centenario. Chignahuapan: this town is the main producer of Christmas ornaments in Mexico, and its streets are lined with old houses built with traditional architecture, strong walls, and roofs made of wood and tile. You will visit the Kiosco with its Mudejar style, the Church of Santiago Apóstol, Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción, and the Christmas sphere factory. (Christmas Season). These two towns promise to be an extraordinary and enriching experience.

If you're an experienced traveler who loves history and learning about other cultures this is the tour for you! Join a professional archaeologist on an unforgettable walk through one of the oldest cities in the continent and visit Cholula's most impressive landmarks. Your guide, Carmen, will meet you at the Cholula Train Station. The first stop on the walking tour is the Iglesia de los Remedios, the famous church built on top of the pyramid and one of Cholula's most important and iconic buildings. You will enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Cholula, Puebla, and the volcanos from the church courtyard. From there you will walk around the ancient center where you will learn all about the largest pyramid in the world and what life was like in Prehispanic Cholula. As you walk you will observe some of the ancient ruins. The next stop is the local cemetery where you will get to see some of the modern traditions in Cholula and learn about the present society and culture. Then you will walk by the Prehispanic ceremonial center with several pyramids and ruins. Your will understand how these great temples were built and experience the grandeur of this amazing religious center. Finally, the last stop on the tour is the San Gabriel Complex, the oldest Spanish building in the city. The complex is made up of three early 16th century structures built directly on top of ancient ruins. The walking tour ends at the Zocalo of San Pedro Cholula. You will be dropped off at the main square where there are cafes and restaurants.

Explore the stunning Isla de En Medio, an island known for its pristine white sands and turquoise sea. This unforgettable snorkeling adventure starts with a scenic boat ride to the island, where you’ll be greeted by breathtaking landscapes. Upon arrival, you’ll receive snorkeling equipment and head to the shallow waters in front of the island to explore the vibrant underwater world of Arrecifal Veracruz Park. Dive into crystal-clear waters filled with colorful fish and intricate coral formations. As you snorkel through the reef, you may encounter an array of marine life, including turtles or dolphins, if you're lucky! After anchoring the boat, you’ll have time to relax and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. Capture memories in front of the island’s dock before heading back to the starting point. This tour offers a unique opportunity to witness the natural beauty of Veracruz’s marine ecosystem and enjoy a peaceful break on a secluded island.

This package is ideal to visit the places you should not miss in Veracruz. We start with a tour of the Veracruz Aquarium, where you can admire the representative fauna of the state. At noon, we will visit the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa, which was built by orders of Hernán Cortés, as it protected Veracruz from pirate and corsair attacks of the time. A guide will tell you all about the history and legends of the oldest prison in Mexico. At the end of this visit, we will transfer to Mandinga, where we will enjoy a boat ride through the mangrove area and also have time to eat delicious freshly cooked seafood in Mandinga's restaurants. To finish the tour, we will tour the historic center of Veracruz aboard a traditional streetcar, from where we will be able to observe the most important and beautiful places of the city.

Discover the most famous sites and attractions of Puebla on the Turibus Hop-on Hop-off bus. Learn about Puebla's history, customs, and traditions. Experience the best of Puebla, and its colonial architecture, and visit traditional markets where you can acquire ceramics made of the famous Talavera stone. Also, discover the city's exquisite cuisine. The city perfectly combines history, tradition, natural beauty, and modernity. See many beautiful and interesting sites on the route, such as The Zócalo, Analco Neighborhood, Convention Center, The Church of San Francisco and Beato San Sebastián Aparicio, Loreto Fountain, Guadalupe Fort, Museum of Evolution and Cable Car, Main Theatre, Plazuela de Los Sapos, Juárez Monument, Paseo Bravo and Army Museum and finally Juárez Avenue. Travel freely around the city, hopping on and off at any of the official stops as many times as you desire, all with the price of one ticket. Add lasting memories to your Turibus tour by combining it with a fantastic tour of two of Mexico's most famous Magical Towns: Cholula and Atlixco. Cholula has its own history, heritage, traditions, and attractions. Discover The Great Pyramid of Cholula, which is the largest pyramidal base in the world 400 m long, and the Church of Santa María Tonantzintla, the interior of this church is covered with countless faces, masks, flowers, fruits, birds, and abstract decorative designs. You can also visit the Church of San Francisco Ecatepec, this church was built in the 16th century, a product of Baroque architecture, and has a front facade covered in Talavera, typical of this area of Mexico. Atlixco is located at the foot of the Popocatépetl volcano. In the Plaza del Zócalo. Admire the colorful murals found in the Municipal Palace that narrate the history of Atlixco. In the Ex-Convento del Carmen, you can visit the cultural center and a small museum of archeology. You can also admire the church of La Merced known for its highly ornate Baroque facade. Walk the streets of Atlixco and feel the vibes of an authentic Mexican town. Take your Turibus ride one day and the Magical Towns Tour the next day. These two days must be consecutive.

Tour on a traditional tram to Cholula Magical Town. Visit to a craft beer factory and 2 more breweries to taste different types of beers, learn why they are so special, their qualities, flavors and textures. The guide on board the tram will explain the importance of Cholula in Mexico´s history, the history of Cholula and its great pyramid with the largest basement in the world. Take incredible pictures of this unique pyramid.