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 visits to the port of Veracruz and Boca del Río.

La Antigua & San Juan de Ulúa Tour

At 9 am, we will pick you up at your hotel in Veracruz and travel to La Antigua, located 28 kilometers (17 miles) from Veracruz. After a 40-minute minibus ride, we will arrive at the first institutionalized European village in the 'New World'.

We will visit notable sites such as the Casa del Cabildo, the Chapel of the Rosary, and the house of Hernán Cortés, who initiated the cultural union here. You can admire the millenary trees and the famous Ceiba tree, where it is believed that Cortés moored his caravels upon arrival in America.

Next, we will go to San Juan de Ulúa, an ancient fortress located on an island in front of Veracruz. This site provided protection for Spanish ships and served as a prison during the Mexican Independence and Revolution.

After the fortress tour, we will take a panoramic view of the port and historic center of Veracruz, including the telegraph building, the Malecon, the bastion of Santiago, and other significant buildings.

Finally, we will 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.

We will conclude the visit by returning to the hotels around 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.