La Antigua & San Juan de Ulúa Tour

Hernán Cortés, pirates, Mexican revolutionaries.. In this tour to La Antigua and San Juan de Ulúa, we will explore the history of Mexico, including the port of Veracruz and Boca del Río.

La Antigua & San Juan de Ulúa Tour

At 9 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Veracruz and travel to La Antigua, located about 28 kilometers (17 miles) from the port. The minibus ride takes approximately 40 minutes. La Antigua is known as the first institutionalized European village in the 'New World'.

During our visit, we'll see notable sites such as the Casa del Cabildo, the Chapel of the Rosary, and the house of Hernán Cortés, who was pivotal in merging two cultures. You will also see the millenary trees and the famous Ceiba tree, where it is believed Hernán Cortés moored his caravels upon arriving in America.

Next, we will visit San Juan de Ulua, one of the oldest fortresses in America, which has historically protected Spanish ships and later served as a prison during the Mexican Independence and Revolution.

Following the fortress visit, we'll take a panoramic tour of the port and the historic center of Veracruz, observing the telegraph building, the Malecon, the bastion of Santiago, and the old maritime customs house.

Initially, we will head south to visit Boca del Río, known for its beaches and views of the Jamapa River, where we will see Banderas Square, Santa Ana Church, and the Municipal Palace.

The tour concludes with a return to hotels by approximately 2 pm.

Departures from Boca del Rio

This tour departs from Veracruz. You can also book the La Antigua & San Juan de Ulúa tour from Boca del Río.