Native Trails MyTrails 2025 289 Veracruz 19 Visiting of the village Xico including a walk to the waterfalls of Texolo Duration: 03:00 h · Level: Medium Your tour takes you to the foot of the extinct volcano Cerro Cofre de Perote. Via Coatepec you reach the mountain village of Xico. You will love it with its colorful cathedral, the shops with coffee, honey and liqueurs. Trips to the coffee and banana plantations and to the viewpoint of Loma Amarillo overlooking the Pico de Orizaba. Your program also includes an excursion to the waterfalls of Texolo. 20 City tour of Jalcomulco Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy Experience the town of Jalcomulco, founded in 1825, with a short tour through the small streets. The tranquil village, surrounded by lush green gorges and located on the banks of the Pescados River, attracts rafting enthusiasts from all over the world. Get to know the rural village with its surrounding coffee plantations, the sugar cane fields and mango trees and immerse yourself in the Mexican culture of small traders and businessmen who have gladly adjusted to the needs of the rafters. Enjoy the peace and quiet, along with the hospitality of the local population. 21 Rafting on the river Río Pescados Duration: 05:00 h · Level: Medium The region around Jalcomulco is considered the rafting hot spot of Mexico. In the middle of the picturesque mountain landscape around Veracruz, to the east of the federal state adventure lovers will be met with ideal rafting conditions. The river Río Pescados offers a variety of current strengths (depending on water level, the intensity of the currents offered on the site range from I to IV), perfect conditions for beginners and advanced riders. Let yourself be inspired by the spectacular and adventurous waters around Jalcomulco. 22 Visit of the port fortress of San Juan de Ulúa Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Easy In 1565, the Spaniards established the port fortress of San Juan de Ulúa on a little island off the port of Veracruz. For a long time, it was used to protect the main Atlantic port of Mexico against English and Dutch freebooters. Only in the 20th century was the island connected to the mainland. The latest renovation conducted by the city of Veracruz gives new splendor to the fortification. 23 Short city tour of Veracruz Duration: 01:00 h · Level: Easy In 1519, Hernán Cortés landed near the place where today lies Veracruz and named the new city Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz. Make a tour through the historic center with the picturesque Plaza de la Constitución. Part of the Zócalo is barred to car traffic so that you can enjoy an undisturbed view of the prominent colonial buildings from the 18th century. 24 Walking tour in Orizaba Duration: 02:00 h · Level: Medium Experience the historic center of Orizaba, a city at the foot of the Sierra Madre Oriental, offering stunning views of the Pico de Orizaba, Mexico’s highest volcano. Your tour begins at the Zócalo, surrounded by magnificent buildings such as the Palacio Municipal and the Cathedral of San Miguel Arcángel. Discover the Palacio de Hierro, a unique iron structure designed by Gustave Eiffel. A stroll along the Paseo del Río leads you to picturesque bridges, historic monuments, and charming cafés. A city where history, architecture, and nature blend harmoniously.
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