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Coffee Highlands of Veracruz: Hiking, rafting & culture |
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| Overview |
| Veracruz is one of Mexico´s richest regions due to its stunning geographical blend: from beautiful beaches, to impressive volcanoes and mountain systems, to colossal rivers with world class white water, and, to make this even better, Totonacan archaeological sites. Starting at the lively port of Veracruz, best known for its delicious seafood and vivacious people, the trip will continue to the Totonacan archaeological site of Quiahuiztlán, "The Place of Rain," to finally settle at a beautiful Adventure Lodge situated in the middle of a coffee plantation and mango tree forest by the Antigua River. From here you´ll embark on some of the region´s best whitewater rafting, hiking up to a pre-Hispanic burial site, and flying through the mango treetops on a zip line. After this trip you´ll agree Veracruz is one of Mexico´s best kept secrets. |
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1-2 days of class III-IV white water rafting (optional), 1 day moderate hiking.
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| Trip Highlights |
• Visit the historical port city of Veracruz, home of the best seafood in Mexico
• Tour the verdant outlying high-altitude coffee farms
• Whitewater raft on the Class III and IV Antigua and Pescados rivers
• Relax at the luxurious and comfortable Picocanoa Adventure Lodge
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More than 9 members |
| PRICE PER PESON |
$1950 |
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| SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
$300 |
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Bring the Kids!
$150 discount for children ages 10-15 sharing room with 2 adults (group departures only)
Minimum age is 10
Best time to go: June - December
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November 29, 2011 - December 04, 2011
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Lodging (1 hotel night, 4 adventure lodge nights) |
Fiesta Americana www.fiestamericana.com
Adventure Lodge Trip Includes
All accommodation (twin shared), meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L- lunch, D-dinner), all activities mentioned in the itinerary, insurance, all internal land transportation, equipment, and airport transfers..
Trip does not Include
Air tickets, airport departure taxes, gratuities, meals not indicated, optional spa services (including the Temascal,) and items of a personal nature.
Duration: 6 days
Start Location: Veracruz City
End Location: Veracruz City
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| Itinerary
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Day 1: Veracruz City
Arrive in Veracruz International Airport, where our staff will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in the City of Veracruz.
Day 2: The Port of Veracruz & Jalcomulco
Tour Veracruz, then drive toward Jalcomulco, with a stop at a spectacular Totonacan ruin, along the way. We'll arrive at Picocanoa Adventure Village just in time for dinner.
Day 3: Raft through Mango Plantations on the Antigua River
We'll raft the Antigua River, one of the best intermediate Class III whitewater rivers in Mexico, then take a short trek to the "Tirolesa" zip-line, a system of steel cables set on platforms between huge mango trees. You'll fly through the air, crossing the treetops like Tarzan.
Day 4: Coatepec and trek to the Coatlamani Prehispanic Burial Site
Visit Coatepec and the surrounding hillsides known worldwide for their altitude coffee. We'll stop for an early lunch at "Tio Yeyo," a restaurant with a menu that has more than 20 unique ways to prepare trout, a staple in Veracruz. Transfer back to Jalcomulco, where we will trek Cinacatla Canyon to the town of Chopilapa.
Day 5: Rafting the Pescados River or Visit to the Xalapa Anthropology Museum
Two options today: Diehard rafters will want to try the Class III-IV Pescados River, which offers more than 30 fantastic rapids in a deep canyon. If you prefer more culture, then visit the Xalapa Anthropology Museum, one of the best museums in the country with a fantastic selection of pre-hispanic pieces.
Day 5: Fly home
Transfer to the City of Veracruz and departure.
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