Explore 2 magical towns with colonial-era charm, colorful houses, stone walkways, and unique traditions. Visit the fascinating Anthropology Museum in Xalapa or the Coffee Museum in Coatepec to taste new flavors.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 10 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup included
- Your hotel in Veracruz or Boca del Rio.
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Visit 2 of the most magical towns in Veracruz
- See 16th-century architecture at Hacienda del Lencero
- Discover 3000 years of culture at the Anthropology Museum
- Admire the majestic beauty of the Texolo Waterfall
- Relax with an incredible cup of coffee in Coatepec
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Covid-19 Update
Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. See Know before you go for the latest updates.
Make the first stop at the El Lencero hacienda, an old farm and plantation house with 500 years of history and constantly changing owners, among them Antonio López de Santa Anna.
Continue on to Xalapa, where you can choose to visit the 2nd largest anthropology museum in the country. Learn about the wealth of the 3 cultures that originate from the region including the Olmec, Totonac, and Huastec peoples. Or visit the Coffee Museum in Coatepec. Learn about the region's coffee history and take the opportunity to taste a natural coffee cup.
Continue the tour through coffee plantations on the way to Downtown Coatepec, known for its exceptional coffee production. Continue to Downtown Xico, characterized as a colonial village with stone walkways and ancient houses. Finally, arrive at the Texolo Waterfall just outside Xico. See the water from 2 viewpoints.
Includes
- Guided tour of Xalapa, Xico, and Coatepec
- Admission fees
- Roundtrip transportation to and from your Veracruz hotel
- Food and drinks
- Additional exhibitions
- Gratuities
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- You must bring your own headphones
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
- You will receive a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Know before you go
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place
- Confirm your booking a day before the activity
- Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Veracruz hotels
- Receive confirmation of your exact tour departure time when you call to confirm your reservation
- Eat breakfast before the activity
- Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, cap, extra cash, snacks, and water
- Due to COVID-19 restrictions this tour is currently not visiting the Anthropology Museum