Unique things to do in Veracruz
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Unique things to do in Veracruz

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Sand boarding en playa de chachalacas
¿Te gusta la adrenalina ? ¿Los retos ? O simplemente quieres vivir una experiencia nueva ven y vive la experiencia del sandboarding ¿Que es? Es una actividad al aire libre que se realiza con una tabla especial y consiste en deslizarse en la arena por las dunas que tenemos en chachalacas Te instruiré en todo momento y daré mis mejores técnicas
Descubre Catemaco y su naturaleza
Con esta experiencia a Catemaco y los Tuxtlas vivirás una excelente tour. Catemaco es famoso por el esoterismo, sus puros, los paseos por la laguna de los monos, pero sobre todo por su vegetación. ¿Que es lo que mas te atrae de esto? ¿Tal vez no te sientes seguro para ir con un brujo famoso de Catemaco? nosotros te podríamos llevar con alguno de ellos, recomendado por nosotros y por supuesto siempre acompañándote. También conoceremos la fabrica de puros, esta por lo regular no tiene visitas guiadas, nosotros te llevaremos con el mismo torcedor de puros quien te explicará todo este proceso desde la persona quien se ha dedicado a esto desde hace mas de 40 años. Parte de lo mas bonito es la naturaleza del ecosistema que ofrece Catemaco y los Tuxtlas, no esperes tanto tiempo, ni pagues cantidades enormes por que el grupo no se ha juntado, en nuestro tour no hay tiempo que esperar, porque sabemos lo valiosas que son tus vacaciones. Y el Salto de Eyipantla es la cascada de los Tuxtlas, estamos seguros que con todo lo anterior, mas esta maravillosa caída de agua, harán de tu viaje una experiencia completa, segura, atractiva y sin preocupaciones de tiempo ni logística. Otros aspectos destacables Es un tour de todo un día completo, regresaremos a Veracruz como a las 21:00hrs aproximadamente, las unidades son comodas y con aire acondicionado, es una experiencia larga que empieza a las 8:00am.
Have fun walking around Veracruz with your local friend!
Are you in Veracruz looking for a friend to walk with, talk, eat, drink and share stories? Then you just found the ideal experience to get out of the ordinary and get to know the Veracruz of the locals, plus ALL-INCLUSIVE. When traveling it is very common to get to a place and be completely lost. A local friend always makes it easy to get to know the surrounding area in a safe, fun, and inexpensive way. Don't waste any time, let's take advantage of your stay to meet locals, talk about historical events, and have a great day with the following itinerary: Our adventure begins in the Flores Magón colony, I will invite you to my house to enjoy a full breakfast made by me with love. With a full stomach we will walk towards the Aquarium to be able to admire the island of Sacrifices from a special point where I will tell you stories and popular legends about this place. Then we will walk towards the Historic Center, here we will enter my favorite coffee shop to taste a rich specialty coffee, we will talk about the Conquista and other important events. In the end we will visit an art museum and/or gallery available depending on the day of the week. I'll sit and be tired and I'll invite you to a Porteño cantina to relax eating a delicious traditional snack and drinking beer.
Tour and buffet
We are going to know the origin of puebla how it was founded after that visit the places where the most emblematic food from Puebla were created, know the leyend behind his creation and eat them at the end of the tour on the restaurant of my family, that has been open since 50 years ago and just to make sure that you are going to enjoy it I'm going to gave you all the beer you can drink olso, so you are going to eat and drink a lot CHILE EN NOGADA (the most delicious and expensive food of all the mexican gastronomy , you can only find this one on Agust and September, but we make a really hard effort so you can eat it today, the place that we are going to visit it's a secret convent that was hidden from the government in that time) MOLE POBLANO (A food that was created by accident by nuns in a kitchen completely made of Talavera, this place will let us know the power that the church had in that time and Olson know the hard life of the women's had on those times ) CEMITA (It's like the Mexican and traditional sandwich it's a mix from Jewish and Mexican food and we're going to visit the candy Street were it was created) CHALUPA(It could be a traditional snack from Puebla) TACO ARABE (Create by libanese people that came to Mexico and modified the original way to make it) And olso we are going to visit the chapel made completely of gold visit by sailors and pirates.
Ruins of Zempoala & Spanish Immersion
We will try to communicate in Spanish throughout the tour. First we will meet in a coffee shop to have a delicious Veracruzan coffee and eat something before starting our journey to the Archaeological Center. We´ll use public transportation to reach Zempoala. Being in the Archaeological Center we will be able to visit the museum, walk around the place and have some refreshments. We can also visit the souvenir shop and see all the local art around the Center. We will be able to finish our adventure having something to drink at the Viña del Mar Beach. Other things to note No matter what level of Spanish you have. Respect, inclusion and diversity. No to discrimination.
Memories of Veracruz in Photographs
Our walk will last approximately 2 hours, we will start right at the Zocalo de la Ciudad, and the famous Portals, then we will walk through the historic alleys until we reach the traditional snows of Güero Güero where we will stop to refresh ourselves. We continue the tour through the handicraft market and the Café de La Parroquia, we will walk along the entire Malecón and appreciate the monuments and the lighthouse, we will do this tour while taking your best photos in the heart of my city, Veracruz. It is a unique way to see tourist sites and to return home with incredible photos of your trip. I will send you your photos a few hours after the tour. Other highlights -You are not sure? send me a message. I will answer you soon! * Hours may vary, it is also available in the mornings Leave your camera at home, this time just worry about enjoying yourself. We will walk a bit, bring comfortable shoes and sunscreen.
Cook the traditional flavors of Puebla
Puebla is called "City of Angels" and of course, if its gastronomy is a magical fusion of flavors and ingredients of Mexican indigenous cuisine and Spanish influence. So if it's about delicious food, let us discover the quintessential Mexican cuisine of Puebla; the cuisine of the Angels. This experience is a gathering of friends, where everyone will learn how to prepare the most traditional dishes of our state, in a unique, artisanal and fun way. The traditional mole is the pride of Puebla, a mixture of chiles, nuts and chocolate, which fills our belly whit the heat and love of the poblanas housewives. Raquel, Jorge and I will show you how to prepare it in our baroque restaurant located in the Historic Center of Puebla, on the street of typical sweets. Chiles en nogada, Pipián Rojo, pipián verde, Manchamanteles, desserts and cocktails are part of the recipes that we will share with you in this experience. As we cook, we will start a journey where we will tell you the story of the dish, enjoy a drink or two, with or without alcohol, and once our food is ready, we will sit together, relax and delight in the fruits of our work! Let yourself be delighted, the table will be set and we will welcome you to our house with open arms!
Chachalaca dune tour with an unforgettable experience
Four-wheel drive automatic 450cc motor tour through the mangrove dune and pasture areas offered by Chachalacas beach with instruction service and guide which will make you experience extreme activity in paradise places in the area
Cholula Walking Tour w/an Archaeologist
If you're an experienced traveler who loves history and learning about other cultures this is the tour for you! We will meet right in front of the Cholula train station. The first stop on the walking tour is the Iglesia de los Remedios, the famous church built on top of the pyramid. After visiting the church and hearing all its stories and legends you will enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Cholula, Puebla, and the volcanos. From there we will visit the archaeological museum where you will learn all about the Great Pyramid and Prehispanic Cholula. Then we will walk around the pyramid and take a quick detour to visit the local cemetery. The next stop is the archaeological site which consists of an open ceremonial center with several pyramids and ruins. Here you will learn about the site's construction and religious importance. From there we will take our final walk down to the San Gabriel Complex in downtown San Pedro Cholula. We will see the main church, the Royal Chapel, and the Franciscan Convent and you will learn about the Colonial history of Cholula. During the entire tour I will provide specialized and detailed information you won't find anywhere else that will allow you to really immerse yourself in the amazing wonders of Cholula's Prehispanic and Colonial past. Our walking tour ends at the Zocalo of San Pedro Cholula.
Paddleboarding to the Island of Sacrifices
Our rides include approaching the island of paddleboarding sacrifices, as well as a space for snorkeling and appreciating the marine coral offered by our beautiful port of Veracruz, accompanied by photographs and time to rest. Other things to note Remember that it is a trip to the sea, so it is important to mention the guide if you do not know how to swim, in any case they will always bring their leash or life vest
Prehispanic Cholula, Food and History
If you enjoy local food and culture, this is the experience for you! Journey back to Cholula's Prehispanic era in the company of an archaeologist and a chef for a one of a kind adventure that includes a short walking tour and a complete Prehispanic meal. We will meet right in front of the Cholula train station. First, we will walk up to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Remedies, the famous church built over the world's largest pyramid. We will then walk around the ancient center. I will give you an in depth explanation about Cholula's ancient history and the way people lived in the Prehispanic era while we admire some of the ruins. We will then take a 15 minute walk along the streets of one of Cholula's oldest "barrios" (neighborhoods) where an urban art initiative has fused with a very old traditional lifestyle. Then we will arrive at the home of a local chef where you will be served a seven course meal. You will taste an indigenous beverage called pulque. We will explain all about Prehispanic gastronomy and how ancient foods were made using traditional techniques and materials. After a demonstration from the chef you will have the opportunity to prepare one of the Prehispanic recipes included in the menu. You will enjoy these ancient recipes made with natural, seasonal, and local ingredients while also learning about the history of each dish.
Prehispanic Food Tour - Cholula with Local Chef
Due to the success of my experience of “Pre-Hispanic Cholula, Food & Pyramids” where I co-host, I decided to offer just a tour focused on pre-Hispanic cuisine. Learn about the customs of food in pre-Hispanic times, its utensils, native ingredients, cooking techniques, and the great connection with nature and its daily food and ritual as a local chef. The tour starts at the Zócalo de San Pedro Cholula (meeting point) where we will have an explanation of the market in pre-Hispanic times, its exchange system and the ingredients used. Then we will head to the municipal market of San Pedro Cholula where we will have a tour with the explanation of the utensils and cooking techniques. During this tour we will be able to taste some food and drinks that are still consumed currently.
Horseback riding at the foot of the Volcanoes
We invite you to our home in Calpan to ride a horse near the Popocatepetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes, enjoying nature and the history of the area. -We will enjoy a rich Mexican breakfast with organic ingredients grown in the town. -We will start the activity with a personalized basic course within our "practice field", where we will check your skills to give you the most suitable horse for you. Your safety comes first! -Once you have learned how to handle your horse, we can start the journey to the trails, where, depending on the route, we'll see local crops and orchards, streams, springs, and forests, all with a beautiful view of the volcanoes. -Returning from the Tour we will enjoy a delicious and satisfying homemade meal. Other highlights . If you would like to start at a different time, please send us a message and we'll check our availability!
Tour & Tasting at local craft distillery in Tlaxcala
Tour one of the most exciting craft distilleries in Mexico. Established in 2019, Cuatro Volcanes is an innovative distillery making high quality Spirits with local elements like native corn whiskey, panela rum, Mole gin and wild fruit brandy, in very small batches. In December 2021, Cuatro Volcanes opened a GastroBar for visitors to come tour the distillery and also have a complete experience offering unique cocktails and exquisite regional food. At the distillery you can tour and do a guided tasting of 5 of the spirits we make. From Thursday to Sundays the GastroBar is open to enjoy special cocktails and some of the best food in Tlaxcala.
Eat, drink and discover Puebla
*Send me a message if you don’t see the date you’re looking for available* Come for the food, stay for the history! This unique experience has been carefully designed to take you on an exciting gastronomic journey to sample Puebla’s culinary heritage and discover the historical events and built heritage that shaped the city. -The experience is divided in sections that combine tastings and a guided tour discovering places and landmarks of great architectural and historical value related to the city's culture. -You will visit authentic eateries where you will sample delicious dishes and traditional drinks that represent the full range of Puebla's unrivalled food heritage. The cost of the food and drinks you will sample is included, but second rounds are on you. Have special dietary needs? It is possible to cater for ovo-lacto vegetarians and flexitarians, please contact me to tailor a great experience for you. Please note that the tour includes: Gluten loaded products, lard, fried food, garlic, chilies, spices, nuts, dairy products and eggs. Meats are neither Halal nor Kosher. This is not your average food tour, it is a masterclass in Mexican and Poblano cultural and gastronomic history! Please read the reviews to get a better idea of what to expect. Please note that I'm currently only offering tours for groups of 2, 3 and 4 people.
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