Veracruz Tourist Pack
Description
The city of Veracruz presents a multitude of captivating activities for its visitors. This tourist package grants you access to all the essential attractions in this charming Mexican city.
Options
When making your booking, you can choose the tourist activity package in Veracruz that best fits your preferences:
Veracruz + Mandinga Tourist Pack
This option includes access to several key attractions in Veracruz:
Entry to the Aquarium of Veracruz
The Veracruz Aquarium, the largest in Mexico, showcases a diverse range of exotic species - featuring 250 different kinds and over 3,500 aquatic creatures. You can enter the aquarium at 10 am to meet a variety of friendly animals including penguins and various exotic birds.
Guided tour of the Fortress of San Juan de Ulúa
At 12 pm on your selected day, you will meet the guide for a tour of the Fortress of San Juan de Ulúa. You will board a tram that will transport you to the impressive defensive walls steeped in history. The guide will share intriguing stories about this fort, which has served as an arsenal of weapons, a winery, and even one of the most notorious prisons in the country.
Trip to Mandinga
On your chosen day, meet the guide at 3 pm to head towards the picturesque village of Mandinga. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the enchanting Laguna Encantada. Drift through the mangroves and embark on a panoramic exploration of the beautiful islands.
Tourist tram ticket
You can board the tourist tram at any time between 11:30 am and 9 pm to tour the historic center of Veracruz and discover the city's iconic sights. The tour lasts approximately 40 minutes, starting and ending at the Plaza del Acuario square.
Veracruz + Museums Tourist Pack
This activity package replaces the visit to Mandinga with entry to two of the main museums in Veracruz. It also includes tickets for the aquarium, a guided tour of the San Juan de Ulúa fortress, and a ticket for the tourist tram in the historic center. You can visit the following museums:
Entry to the Wax Museum in Veracruz
The Veracruz Wax Museum offers a fun experience, allowing you to meet popular characters and take photos with them. The museum features icons such as Elvis Presley and Mexican celebrities like Cantinflas and Frida Kahlo. Fans of Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings will also enjoy seeing characters from these beloved movies. The museum is open from 10 am to 7 pm.
Entry to the Ripley Museum
The Ripley Museum is an exciting destination for families and those young at heart. Discover a vast collection of curious objects from around the globe, engaging with interactive displays. The museum operates from 10 am to 7 pm.
How it works
The Veracruz tourist package is an excellent way to explore the city and its surroundings. With a single ticket, you will have access to all the major tourist attractions in Veracruz.
To partake in the included activities, you must redeem your voucher at the tourist tram ticket offices located at the Plaza del Acuario square in Veracruz. Here, you will confirm if you wish to undertake all activities on the same day or organize your visits in a manner that best suits your schedule.
Recommended itinerary
You may visit the sites in any order that suits you, as long as you consider the timings for San Juan de Ulúa (12 pm) and Mandinga (3 pm). However, if you plan to complete all activities on the same day, we recommend the following route:
- Veracruz + Mandinga Tourist Pack: start by entering the aquarium at 10 am, continue with the visit to San Juan de Ulúa fortress at noon, and undertake the trip to Mandinga in the afternoon, concluding the day with the tourist tram ride at 7 pm.
- Veracruz + Museums Tourist Pack: begin at the aquarium at 10 am, followed by the guided tour of San Juan de Ulúa fortress at noon. In the afternoon, explore the Wax Museum and the Ripley Museum before taking the tourist tram tour through the historic city center at 7 pm.
Please Note
If you reserve the discounted price for Mexican citizens, please remember to present your national ID or passport.
What's included
- Entry to the places visited on the itinerary
- English–speaking guide in San Juna de Ulua and Mandinga
- Transport by tram
What's not included
- Food and drink
Cancellation policy
Rimborso del 90% se cancelli almeno 72 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
On the day of your reservation, you must go to the tourist tram ticket office at 45-c, Plaza Acuario square in Veracruz (local 45-C) to redeem your voucher and confirm when you will perform each activity. You can do all the activities on the same day or organize the visits as you wish.
Timetable
You can choose when to do each activity, taking into account that the guided tours have a fixed departure time:
Veracruz Aquarium: 10 am.
Guided tour of San Juan de Ulua Fortress: 12 pm.
Trip to Mandinga: 3 pm.
Tourist tram: between 11:30 am and 9 pm.
Wax Museum: between 10 am and 7 pm.
Ripley Museum: between 10 am and 7 pm.
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