From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

Highlights

• Travel through time to this historical fort that was also a sacred temple
• Explore the beautiful Port of Veracruz and learn about its history
• Learn incredible facts about the most feared prison in Mexico
• Enjoy views of the port of Veracruz from the San Juan de Ulúa fortress

Description

Start the tour at 12:00 PM and set off for the fortress. When you arrive, begin the experience in a colorful tram ride, which will take you to San Juan de Ulúa. Upon arrival, a certified tour guide will be waiting for you to share the incredible facts of this fortress. From the first step you make in the fortress, you will feel as if you travel through time, as you begin to explore this incredible building which hides more than 500 years of history. Find out how, at first, the place was a sacred temple where the natives venerated their gods prior to the Spanish conquest. Years later, the Spanish conquistadors built the fort and a pier, galleons that came from Europe, becoming a gateway to Mexico. Later, it became the most feared prison in Mexico, where the legends of Chucho 'El Roto' and 'Mulata de Córdoba' were created. Before the tour ends, see the port of Veracruz from the San Juan de Ulúa fortress and take incredible photos, so that you can take great memories of this historic place home with you. Take the tram back at around 2:30 PM. The tour ends at 3:00 PM in Aquarium Plaza.

Includes

Tour guide Transportation Tickets

Important Information

• • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
• You will walk for 1.5-hours with the guide • If the case that you have a student ID card you need to show it in the entrance of the fort

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund