Xalapa & Coatepec Sightseeing Tour from Veracruz Standard Option

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ID: GYG8205-8205
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Country: Mexico

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

Travel to Xalapa, the city of flowers, and enjoy scenic views. Visit two Coatepec museums showcasing 19th-century furniture and Mexican culture. Enjoy lunch before returning to Veracruz.
We will start our tour visiting the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology: the second most important museum site in the country. It has the second largest collection of Mesoamerican pre-hispanic art in the world--around 2,500 pieces, mainly from the Olmeca, Totonaca and Huasteca cultures, among others in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as an extensive exhibition of the ethnography of the current indigenous peoples of the State of Veracruz. We will continue with a tram ride throughthe the capital to know the main points of interest, such as the Palace of Governmnet, the Cathedral of Monseñor Guizar and Valencia, and Callejon del Diamante (Diamond Alley). We wil visit Juarez Park viewpoint.

Then, we will visit Coatepec, a magical town known for its high altitude coffee, for being at 1,250 meters above sea level. We will enjoy the afternoon and have a walk through its Central Park with the aroma of coffee from the toaster shops, admire the architecture of the colonial-style mansions, enjoy a cup of coffee, see the church of San Geronimo, the square of handicrafts and orchids, too.

Highlights

  • Travel to the city of flowers, Xalapa
  • Visit Xalapa Museum of Anthropology
  • Visit Juarez Park viewpoint
  • Discover the aroma of coffee from the toaster shops
  • Admire the architecture of the colonial-style mansions

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For English preference, book 48 hrs before to make sure the tour is guarantee.

Please contact a Mexitours representative to confirm your hotel pick-up time at least 24 hours in advance using the phone number listed on your voucher or send an e-mail including your hotel name and any special requests.

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.