La Antigua & Cempoala Tour from Veracruz - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: La Antigua & Cempoala Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 73.00 USD
Rating: 9.8 (10 reviews)

Details

Duration

5 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transport by minibus.
English speaking guide.
Entry to archaeological site.
Bottle of water.

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

9.8

Exceptional 99 Travelers·10 reviews

August 12, 2026
Antonia
Murcia, Spain
We had a wonderful morning visiting Cempoala and Antigua, with all the explanations from our guide Rafael.
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January 7, 2026
Anonymous
United States
Absolutely amazing tour! Rafael was very knowledgeable and welcoming, and the tour was fantastic. The sites were somewhat off the beaten path, and Raf...
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November 9, 2025
Edgar
Mexico
Excellent tour and explanation. The archaeological site is small but worth visiting.
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April 13, 2023
Rafael
Madrid, Spain
Our guide Rafael is a person who knows practically everything! It has made us fall in love with the places we visit. Highly recommended.
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February 27, 2023
Hebe
Cdmx, Mexico
It was a very interesting tour and the guide was very friendly, attentive and gave us a very good explanation.
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December 10, 2022
Kat
United States
The activity was interesting and Rafael was extremely knowledgeable. We took two tours with him. His English is very good. We enjoyed our tour.
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Explore the fascinating Mesoamerican archaeological site of Cempoala and visit historic La Antigua on this tour from Veracruz. Ancient indigenous temples await!

La Antigua & Cempoala Tour

After picking you up from your hotel in Veracruz at 9 am, we'll head for the archaeological site of Cempoala. This ancient site is one of the most important Mesoamerican sites in the region, the capital of the Totonaca people's Totonacapan kingdom and the first urban settlement seen by the Spanish when they arrived on the American continent.

We'll enjoy a guided tour of Cempoala and visit its key structures, including the Sun Temple, the temple dedicated to the wind god Ehécatl, the Temple of the Chimneys and more. What's more, if you're lucky, you'll have the opportunity to watch the Ritual Ceremony of the Voladores de Papantla. This fertility dance involves four young people climbing and descending a pole to show their respect for nature and the spiritual universe.

After touring Cempoala, we'll move on to the town of La Antigua, considered to be the first real Spanish town established in the Americas. We'll visit the Ermita del Rosario church; the Casa del Cabildo, the first Spanish city hall on the continent; and the house of Spanish coloniser Hernán Cortés. We'll also see an old tree with a curious story that we'll reveal on the day of the tour.

At the end of the tour, we'll take you back to your hotel in Veracruz, where we will arrive at 2 pm.

La Antigua & Cempoala Tour

At the end of the tour, we'll take you back to your hotel in Veracruz, where we will arrive at 2 pm.

La Antigua & Cempoala Tour