Discover the nearest beaches to Poza Rica
Of all the beaches in northern Veracruz, Poza Rica is the most centrally located beach area, here we tell you which are the closest: 1. Barra de CazonesIn Cazones, the best known and most popular beach is Barra de Cazones, 43 km away from Poza Rica. Here the Cazones River meets the sea. Nearby you […]
The Murals of Papantla
In the center of the magical town of Papantla, a beautiful tour of murals celebrating the Totonaca culture and the heritage of their traditions will be waiting for you. Full of magic and color, you can find many of the murals near the central park, but also in restaurants and stores that show the beauty […]
Monument to the Flyer
Located in the municipality of Papantla, at the top of the hill of the bell tower is the monument to the Volador. It is 18 meters high and was built in 1988. At the foot of the Volador Monument there is a plaque called “Mensajeros del Sol” (Messengers of the Sun), which tells the meaning […]
Park of the Americas
At the top of Cerro del Abuelo you will find the only lookout point in Poza Rica and the best view of the entire city. Originally the hill was used to grow sugar cane and coffee in the early 20th century. But in the late 50’s it was transformed into a place for people to […]
Christ the Redeemer in Tihuatlán
A monumental sculpture, from Mexico that represents Christ located 22 kilometers from Poza Rica in Tihuatlán, called the city of sculptures, for having several of them. It is the third tallest sculpture in Mexico and is 1.5 meters taller than Christ the Redeemer in Brazil. The author of the design, direction and execution of the […]
Tajin Archaeological Zone
In the municipality of Papantla, Veracruz, Mexico and only 15 minutes from Poza Rica, is the Tajin Archaeological Zone. Of Totonaca origin, it is a Pre-Columbian zone, believed to have reached its peak between 800 and 1150 AD. It is believed that El Tajin was the capital of the Totonaca empire in the transition to […]
Meet the Pipian
Pipian, which originated in pre-Hispanic times, is a sauce made with roasted and ground pumpkin seeds, and can be mixed with different chiles to make it green or red. Also known as “mole de pipian”, it is used to marinate meats, chicken, but in Veracruz it is most famous for being used as a sauce […]
The Vanilla Route
The Vanilla Route Tour consists of 2 days of exploring vanilla plantations in the area between Poza Rica and Papantla and ends with a tour of the archaeological site of El Tajin. It consists of guided visits everywhere and 2 nights lodging with breakfast included. A tour of two vanillales leaving the hotel at 10:00 […]
The cinnamon route
The Vanilla Route Tour consists of 2 days of exploring vanilla plantations in the area between Poza Rica and Papantla and ends with a tour of the Tajin archaeological site. On the second day (Sunday) after breakfast, the tour departs from the Hotel to visit the archaeological site of Tajin and visit its pyramids. You […]
Papantla Flyers men
The voladores de Papantla are part of the culture of our region. Originally the rite of the voladores was a religious manifestation. Today the dance is not only practiced in Papantla, but has spread to other communities and its presentations have even reached Europe. Currently, western and modern elements have been incorporated into the dance […]