The El Tajin and Paplanta Tour offers you an incredible way to enjoy your stay in the Veracruz area. These two sites are ideal destinations for exploring, shopping, cultural understanding and more. Whether you want to enjoy the rich and intricate history of the Mayan people, or want to venture out for some of the best souvenir shopping, this tour gives you the best of all worlds. You will begin your tour with a trip out to El Tajin. This amazing city sprawls over the jungle covered hillsides around Veracruz, bathed in the perfume of the native vanilla trees. This pre-Spanish city was once the capital of Totonaca and now stands as an amazing archaeological site. The Niches Pyramid is the most fascinating item in the city, though you will find Mayan ball courts, incredible palaces and several other pyramids to explore on your trip. You will also enjoy several performances of traditional dances in the area, giving you a glimpse of the rich heritage enjoyed by the locals.
After exploring El Tajin, you will journey to Paplanta, a quaint village that is famed for its use of vanilla seed pods. The town is home to an incredible number of natural parks and quaint markets, so shopping and exploring are high on the list of priorities. Make sure that you stop to pick up a souvenir or two in the markets; you will find no better opportunity to purchase authentic handicrafts made by local villagers.
Details:
- See schedule for exact dates and times.
- Tour is appropriate for all ages.
- Cameras and video cameras are welcome.
