You will be picked up in the morning at your hotel in Veracruz by one of our local English/Spanish speaking guides and then travel to visit the beautiful estate know as, Hacienda El Lencero where you will find almost 500 years of history. You will visit the main mansion, the gardens, and the chapel which Santa Anna constructed for his wedding.

Next, your group will travel to learn the ancient history of this area at the modern Xalapa Anthropology Museum. Here you will find the largest collection of artifacts from the people who lived in the Mexican gulf coast regions. Represented are the Olmec, Totonac, and Huasteca cultures. One of the main attractions on display are the huge Olmec stone heads. Your bilingual guide will be with you to interpret what you are seeing.

Next up is lunch at a typical local restaurant (not included). Later, you will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Iglesia del Dique as well as an interesting art gallery called, Pinacoteca Diego Rivera. It is a collection of one of México’s most famous painters.

To conclude your visit to Xalapa, your guide will lead you on a scenic walk in Macuiltepec Park which is located on a huge forested hill situated right in the middle of the city. From the top, you will have an excellent view of the entire city and surrounding area. You will then return to the place where you are staying in the city of Veracruz or Boca del Rio.