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A large, multi-tiered ancient pyramid structure surrounded by lush green grass and trees. 1
A large stone pyramid structure with a grassy foreground and a clear sky. 2
A large, multi-tiered stone structure with numerous windows and a flat base. 3
An ancient stone structure with a stepped pyramid and a stone wall. 4
Ancient stone ruins with a clear sky and green grass. 5
By Trekzy
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$45 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
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Overview

    • Explore El Tajin, a key Totonac city in Mesoamerica
    • Learn about Totonac history among temples, squares and reliefs
    • Discover its 17 ballgame courts, unique in Mexico
    • Admire the Pyramid of the Niches with 365 symbolic spaces

Activity location

    • El Tajín
    • Papantla de Olarte, Veracruz, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Zona Arqueológica de El, Tajin, 93479 Papantla, Veracruz, México
    • El Tajín, Veracruz, Mexico

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Veracruz: Entrance to El Tajín, Totonac Ruins, and the Nichos Pyramid

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
Price details
NZ$44.52 x 1 AdultNZ$44.52
Total
Price is NZ$44.52
Until Sun, 4 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the El Tajín Archaeological Zone
  • Exclusions
    Transfer
  • Exclusions
    Guide
  • Exclusions
    Taxes and other payments
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

What you can expect

  • Explore El Tajín, one of the most important pre-Hispanic cities in Mesoamerica, located on the northern coast of Veracruz. With skip-the-line access, explore this extensive archaeological site at your own pace, visiting temples, plazas, and terraces

    El Tajín is notable for its 17 ballgame courts, the largest number found at an archaeological site in Mexico, reflecting its strong ceremonial traditions. Here you can learn more about the Totonac civilisation, which flourished between 800 and 1150 AD, extending its influence through several river basins to the Gulf of Mexico

    Admire its characteristic artistic style, visible in elaborate niches, carved reliefs, and the remains of mural paintings. Don't miss the iconic Pyramid of the Niches, with its 365 symbolic niches linked to the calendar. In addition, the site's exhibits provide context about its history and relevance

Location

Activity location

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    • El Tajín
    • Papantla de Olarte, Veracruz, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Zona Arqueológica de El, Tajin, 93479 Papantla, Veracruz, México
    • El Tajín, Veracruz, Mexico