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Friday, March 13th, 2026

This afternoon our group will assemble in McAllen and will be shuttled to Reynosa´s airport to catch our flight to Veracruz. We’ll proceed immediately to Xalapa for a late dinner, and then go to check-in at our very centrally located hotel.

Overnight in Xalapa

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Saturday, March 14th, 2026

Today, our route will lead us to one of the towns where coffee is the most important crop and offers outstanding quality: Coatepec. The featured tour here will show us everything about coffee, from its planting, harvesting, roasting, and, of course, tasting! By the way, the appellation of Origin has been granted to the coffee grown in this area, meaning that it has a specific quality and characteristics that are essentially due to the geographical environment in which it is produced. We will then tour the City, have lunch and tour the beautiful Colonial Estate of Lencero.

Breakfast included.

Overnight in Xalapa

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Sunday, March 15th, 2026

After breakfast, we´ll visit an extraordinary place to learn about the archaeological background of this state: The Museum of Anthropology, managed by Veracruz State University (Universidad Veracruzana). After lunch, we will visit La Antigua, where the house of Hernan Cortez is located. Then, our driver will take us to the town of Papantla. Upon arrival, we´ll go immediately for a late dinner. Get ready for tomorrow!

Breakfast included.

Overnight in Papantla.

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Monday, March 16th 2026

The highlight of the day will be the visit to the extensive archaeological site of El Tajín, included in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Its most famous monument is a pyramid that boasts 365 niches, just like the days of our solar calendar. After lunch, we will enjoy a short night walk to know some of the artistic work by Teodoro Cano, a native of Papantla that was taken under the wing of world-renowned Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, as his prentice! Also, exquisite mural paintings by another local artist (Pepe Martínez) will be pointed out. Our lunch will be at a very good restaurant, where entertainment is offered continuously. Also, there will be a last chance to buy real premium quality vanilla beans and some more handcrafts.

Breakfast included.

Overnight in Papantla

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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

We will enjoy touring the historic district of Veracruz, as well as the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa, built in the 16th century. Afterward, visiting the local aquarium will offer the opportunity to learn about different species of marine creatures. or ask your guide to take you to the most traditional ice cream shop in town, offering lots of tropical fruit flavors. From our centrally located hotel, right across the Zocalo, you may want to take a stroll along the pier, conveniently close to our hotel, where dozens of stands will offer a nice selection of handicrafts and souvenirs. For dinner, remember to stop at Gran Café de la Parroquia and ask for a café lechero: is such a unique treat that you will take pictures or video when they serve it! If you feel like it, a good way to end the day could be a ride on the local trolley.

Breakfast included.

Overnight in Veracruz

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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Good morning! After breakfast, we are headed to Tlacotalpan, a very charming town that possesses a very interesting history! Declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1998, primarily for its architecture and colonial-era layout. This town was established in 1550 on what originally was an island on the Papaloapan river, and it developed to become the most important interior port in Mexico. Musical instrument makers, jarocho dancers, composers, cultural activities, and very friendly people you’ll know in this town. Nowadays, its main economic support is fishing and tourism! At the main square, try one of the many flavors of the local drink: torito!

Breakfast included.

Overnight in Veracruz

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Thursday, March 19th, 2026

After breakfast, we will visit the Pier, the Artisan Market and other places of interest in this City.

Breakfast included.

Overnight in Verarcruz

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Friday, March 20th, 2026

After late breakfast, we will start to head to the airport to fly back to the Reynosa Airport and to the RGV afterwards, with fond memories of a great and well-paced tour.

Breakfast included.

Overnight…at HOME!!!​

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NOT INCLUDED: admissions to attractions or museums (other than the ones clearly described as included in the above paragraph), Tips to waiters at any meal (we recommend a minimum of $1.50 USD or 25 mexican pesos per meal, per person). Gratuities to the tour guide are not included. We strongly recommend setting aside a minimum of $8-10 dollars per person, per day, for your tour guide. Gratuities to bus driver are not included either. Recommended minimum tip for maids of $2 USD per room, or 35 mexican pesos.

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NOTE: The cost of the Mexican Immigration Permit to travel into Mexico (charged by Mexican authorities and obtainable at the air or land ports of entry), beyond the 20-mile allowed distance, is about $42 USD, and it is not included in the tour price! Tour participants must get this permit prior to the tour departure date.

 

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