Mexico: Weekend in Tuxpan

Itinerary

Day 1: Mexico City

Stop At: Zocalo, Calle Plaza de La Constitucion S/N, Mexico City 06000 Mexico
Bienvenidos a Ciudad de Mexico - the largest city in Latin America where ancient and modern coexist in harmony. The city is a world-class cultural hub that offers a huge variety of museums, galleries, and architectural gems, along with bustling nightlife and diverse gastronomic culture. Arrive at any time before meeting your group and Trip Leader at your hotel at 2 pm. After a short welcome meeting, go for a walking tour in 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.

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Mexico City

Activities Included: walking tour in Mexico City; guided visit to the National Anthropology Museum
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Museo Nacional de Antropología, Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Polanco, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Guided visit.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Comfortable, conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Mexico City

Day 2: Mexico City - Teotihuacan - Xicotepec - Tuxpan

Stop At: Teotihuacan Pyramids, San Juan Teotihuacan 55800 Mexico
In the morning, after breakfast, 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.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Tuxpan

Meals & Drinks Included: breakfast

Activities Included: a visit to Teotihuacan Archeological Zone (entrance & explanation); orientation walks in Xicotepec & Tuxpan
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Zocalo Xicotepec, Plaza de la Constitucvion s/n Colonia Centro, Xicotepec 73080 Mexico
Walking tour and optional lunch.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Comfortable, conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Tuxpan

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

Stop At: Arrecifes de Tuxpan, Arrecife Tuxpan, Tuxpan Mexico
In the morning, after breakfast, we will take a boat to nearby Tuxpan 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 the 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. There you'll see Totonacs wearing traditional clothing, "voladores" performing their "flying dance" and local artisans peddle handicrafts in the attractive main square. Check-in, walking tour around the historic center, optional farewell dinner & get-together in one of local restaurants/bar.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Accommodation: conveniently located, locally-own hotel/B&B/guest house in Papantla

Meals & Drinks Included: breakfast

Activities Included: a visit to El Tajín Archeological Zone (entrance & explanation); Christ the Redeemer (entrance & explanation); walking tour in Papantla
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cristo Redentor Street, Tihuatlan Mexico
Passing on the way to El Tajin.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: El Tajin, Papantla Mexico
Guided visit.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Papantla, Veracruz Mexico
Walking tour, optional dinner & get-together with the group in the evening.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Comfortable, conveniently located, locally-owned hotel/B&B/guest house in Papantla

Day 4: Papantla - Mexico City

Stop At: Viaducto San Marcos, Puebla, Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano, Ver., Mexico
Breakfast, check-out, and departure to Mexico City arriving there around noon. On your way back, enjoy impressive panoramic views while crossing a 225 meters high San Marcos Bridge (12th highest in the world), which when it’s foggy, make you feel like you are among the clouds.

Transportation: private vehicle/mini-couch

Meals & Drinks Included: breakfast
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.