📜 Ancient Mesoamerican archaeological site in Veracruz, Mexico.
🔍 Features the emblematic Pyramid of the Niches, a masterpiece of architecture.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore the enigmatic ruins of El Tajín, a powerful ancient city.
🏛️ Marvel at sophisticated Mesoamerican architecture.
📅 Marvel at the Pyramid of the Niches, an astronomical calendar with 365 niches.
🧐 Explore a mysterious lost city built by Totonac or Huastec peoples.
📸 Instagrammable and beautiful structure, unique in its format.
🌳 Discover a significant archaeological site, less visited than others in Mexico.
🚶 Easy walk from entrance.

Why Avoid

🚫 Cannot climb the pyramid; entire complex is roped off.
🥵 Can be very hot; consider bringing umbrellas and cold drinks.
🖼️ Some painted temples may be off limits.
💤 Museum sometimes closed.

Tips

🚌 Take an overnight ADO bus from Mexico City (Central Norte) to Papantla (approx. 6 hours).
🚕 From Papantla, take a taxi (15 mins, ~60 pesos) to the site.
💃 Look out for 'Voladores de Papantla' performances and consider a small donation.
🗣️ Private guides are available for around 500 pesos plus entrance fee.

Cost

💰 Entrance fee 95 pesos per adult.

Hours

🕒 Currently closed, opens Sunday at 9:00 AM.

♿ Accessibility Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom.