Overview
This package is ideal to visit the places that you should not miss in Veracruz. We will begin with a visit to the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa, which was built on the orders of Hernán Cortés, as it protected Veracruz from the pirate and corsair attacks of the time.
A guide will tell you all the history and legends that the oldest prison in Mexico houses. At the end of this visit, we will go to Mandinga, where we will enjoy a boat ride through the mangrove area and we will also have time to eat delicious freshly cooked seafood in Mandinga restaurants.
To finish the tour, we will visit the historic center of Veracruz aboard a traditional tram, from where we will be able to observe the most important and beautiful sites of the city.
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What's included
boat tour
Entrance to the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa
Guide in San Juan de Ulúa
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Transportation from your hotel
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Inside Plaza Acuario, Local 45-C
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Go directly to local 45-C inside the square
What to expect
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San Juan de Ulua
3 hours
You will get to know the most feared prison in America in a guided tour that will fascinate you. You will tour the fort built over 500 years ago. You will enjoy the view offered by the Tower of San Pedro, from where you will have the best photographs of the port. You will learn about the legend of Chucho “El Roto”, the thief who stole to help the poor. You will visit the cells where Chucho “el Roto” and the “Mulata de Córdoba” were imprisoned, two of the most famous legends of this place.
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Laguna de Mandinga
3 hours
You will continue your tour in Mandinga, where you will observe the behavior of some birds in the different vegetation of the place, the mangroves make the walk a moment of reflection, the boat moves slowly when entering this ecosystem. There is a great variety of restaurants installed on the Mandinga riverbank, it is difficult to choose one, since they all offer delicious fish and seafood. Of course already on the site we give them our recommendation. You can order some delicacies such as: stuffed fish au gratin, fried mojarra, enchipotlado fillet, shrimp cocktail, arroz a la tumbada (with seafood) and delicious minila (crab) tostadas! For dessert order some flamed bananas. To drink, do not miss the famous bulls, a drink based on creams, cane alcohol and fruits such as soursop, coconut or guava. Also a beer applies for the heat.
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Malecon
40 min
There is no better way to get to know the historic center of Veracruz than, of course, on board a picturesque tourist tram; It is a 40-minute panoramic tour where the architecture, history and culture of the Port of Veracruz will surround you, passing through 21 historical monuments that were a fundamental part of our history.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Veracruz City Tour with San Juan de Ulúa and Mandinga Boat
Can I cancel Veracruz City Tour with San Juan de Ulúa and Mandinga Boat for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Where does it start?
Inside Plaza Acuario, Local 45-C
What's included?
- boat tour
- Entrance to the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa
- Guide in San Juan de Ulúa
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transportation from your hotel
Which places does it visit?
It visits San Juan de Ulua, Laguna de Mandinga, Malecon.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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