Day 4 — Veracruz → Puebla
American breakfast, visit of the city, Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz was the first city founded by the Spaniards in Mexico, dating back to 1519. What’s striking about it, however, is not its illustrious past, but its brisk vitality. Veracruz is the largest port on the Gulf of Mexico, and one of the country’s most lively cities. At night, the open air cafĂ©s around the main square get nice and lively, as the air chimes with marimbas and Mariachis and Norteños songs., departure to, Stop off to visit the Hacienda El Lencero. Built in 1525, it’s the oldest inn between the port of Veracruz and the new capital, Mexico City., free time for lunch (not included), The capital of the state of Veracruz, Xalapa is a lovely city, overflowing with greenery. It stands in a scenic location amidst the Cofre de Perote volcano (4,282m) and the Pico de Orizaba. It houses the outstanding Museo de AntropologĂa, second only to its counterpart in Mexico City. Visit the Museum, whose highlights are the halls dedicated to the Prehispanic Totonac, Olmec and Huastec civilisations. The journey carries on to Puebla, along the old Route of Cortes (2 hours)., accommodation, free evening and night,