La Antigua & San Juan de Ulúa Tour
La Antigua & San Juan de Ulúa Tour
At 9 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Veracruz and start our trip to La Antigua, a town located about 28 kilometres (17 miles) from the Port of Veracruz. After a 40-minute minibus ride, we'll arrive at what is considered to be the first institutionalized European village in the 'New World'.
We'll enter its streets to visit picturesque places such as the Casa del Cabildo, the Chapel of the Rosary or the house of Hernán Cortés, the conquistador who initiated the union of two cultures in this place.
In La Antigua you'll be able to admire the millenary trees that hide great stories of conquests. We'll also be able to see the famous Ceiba tree, where it's believed that Hernán Cortés moored his caravels on his arrival in America.
Later, we'll head to San Juan de Ulua, located on a small island in front of the port of Veracruz. Did you know that it's one of the oldest fortresses in America? We'll tour this place known for having served as protection for Spanish ships. The building was also an important defensive barrier against pirates and, later on, it was also used as a prison for the supporters of the Mexican Independence and Revolution.
After the visit to the fortress, we'll take a panoramic tour of the port and historic center of Veracruz. We'll see the telegraph building, the Malecon, the bastion of Santiago, the old maritime customs house and other iconic buildings on this tour.
We'll not say goodbye before heading south to visit Boca del Río, an area known for its beautiful beaches and incredible views of the Jamapa River. Here, we'll see Banderas Square, Santa Ana Church and the Municipal Palace.
We'll end the visit by returning to the hotels at approximately 2 pm.
Departures from Boca del Rio
This tour departs from Veracruz. You can also book our La Antigua & San Juan de Ulúa tour from Boca del Río.
More Information
Duration
5 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
Pickup and transfer back to the hotel
English–speaking guide
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
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
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.
