La Antigua & Cempoala Tour
La Antigua & Cempoala Tour
After picking you up from your hotel in Veracruz at 9 am, we'll head for the archaeological site of Cempoala. This ancient site is one of the most important Mesoamerican sites in the region, the capital of the Totonaca people's Totonacapan kingdom and the first urban settlement seen by the Spanish when they arrived on the American continent.
We'll enjoy a guided tour of Cempoala and visit its key structures, including the Sun Temple, the temple dedicated to the wind god Ehécatl, the Temple of the Chimneys and more. What's more, if you're lucky, you'll have the opportunity to watch the Ritual Ceremony of the Voladores de Papantla. This fertility dance involves four young people climbing and descending a pole to show their respect for nature and the spiritual universe.
After touring Cempoala, we'll move on to the town of La Antigua, considered to be the first real Spanish town established in the Americas. We'll visit the Ermita del Rosario church; the Casa del Cabildo, the first Spanish city hall on the continent; and the house of Spanish coloniser Hernán Cortés. We'll also see an old tree with a curious story that we'll reveal on the day of the tour.
At the end of the tour, we'll take you back to your hotel in Veracruz, where we will arrive at 2 pm.
More Information
Duration
5 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transport by minibus.
English speaking guide.
Entry to archaeological site.
Bottle of water.
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Arena Tours
Corporate name: Adriana Genoveva Bermudez Sanchez
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
