From Veracruz: Tajin Day Trip with Vanilla Factory Visit – Veracruz (State), Mexico

EXPERIENCE:

Discover the pre-Hispanic City of “El Tajín”. During this guided tour, you will be able to admire the impressive architecture of the Totonac city north of Veracruz. Its interesting architecture consists of pyramids, palaces, and several ball game courts.

Explore the sites’ museum, exhibiting pieces found in the area, as well as a pleasant garden with tropical plants. At the end of the visit, you can enjoy the fabulous pre-Hispanic ritual “Los Voladores de Papantla” or “Dance of the Flyers” and buy typical crafts of the region.

You will also visit a factory where you’ll see the vanilla plantations and how this orchid is processed. The plant is native to this region, and at one time, the municipality of Papantla was the only place in the world where vanilla could be produced — gaining the name “The city that perfumes the world”.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore the ancient history & culture of Veracruz
Visit the pre-Columbian archeological site of El Tajin
See a performance of the ancient Dance of the Flyers ritual
Gain an insight into Papantla’s age-old vanilla production process

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