Quiahuiztlán, Cempoala & La Antigua Tour

Quiahuiztlán, Cempoala & La Antigua Tour

This tour covers two significant archaeological sites in Veracruz: Quiahuiztlán and Cempoala, along with a visit to La Antigua, the residence of Hernán Cortés.

The trip begins with a journey of approximately 75 km (46 miles) north to the archaeological zone of Quiahuiztlán, noted for its pre-Hispanic cemetery of the Totonac culture, along with ruins of pyramids and a ball game area, offering panoramic views of Villa Rica beaches in the Gulf of Mexico.

Next, we proceed to Cempoala, known as the "place of twenty waters" due to its proximity to numerous rivers. This area is crucial to the Totonaca culture, featuring important structures such as the Temple of the Chimeneas and the circle of the Gladiators, among other pyramidal bases.

We will then visit La Antigua, a town near the Huitzilapan River. Here, notable sites include the Casa del Cabildo, the first Catholic church in Mexico, and Hernán Cortés' house.

The tour concludes after 7 hours from the pickup time, returning participants to Veracruz or Boca del Rio.