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 centre, 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 archaeological 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 centre 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 colourful corals and practice snorkelling. 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 archaeological 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 centre, 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 metres high San Marcos Bridge (12th highest in the world) on our way.