Catemaco is located in the heart of the volcanic mountains of the Sierra de Los Tuxtlas along the Gulf of Mexico. The area is known as a spiritual center, where many locals partake in shamanism and pre-hispanic medicinal practices. Those who visit often take "lanchas" or small boats to nearby... Read More

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992, El Tajín is a major archaeological site in México near the northern, present day city of Papantla, Veracruz. It became the most important center in north-east Mesoamerica after the fall of the Teotihuacán Empire. The 2,000 year old landmark is... Read More

Surrounded by volcanoes and snow-capped mountains, Puebla is the capital and largest city in the Mexican State of Puebla. Halfway between the port of Veracruz and Mexico City, Puebla was an important colonial establishment and was also home to Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, a revolutionary poet and... Read More

With a population of more than 600,000, the port city of Veracruz is México's second largest Gulf coast city. One hour east of Xalapa, the port of Veracruz once served as a loading site where silver extracted from Mexican mines was shipped to Spain. One of the city's most popular landmarks... Read More

Located approximately 43 miles north of Veracruz, is the quaint fishing village of Villa Rica. Thought to be the location of the first Spanish settlement in Mexico, vistors can now explore the remains of a fort and a church on the Cerro de la Cantera. Villa Rica is also ideal for those wanting... Read More