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El Tajin

Papantla, Mexico
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Papantla
4.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
Description: These extensive ruins give a glimpse into Totonac society at its height.
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HermanTheGerman-inTX
Dallas
Senior Contributor
40 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 NEW

The El Tajin ruins are spectacular, worth the visit and all the praise accumulated on this website. My Lady and I stayed in Veracruz for a long weekend and made this day trip happen as follows: The Veracruz central bus station (la central de autobuses) is located at the main thorough fare Salvador Diaz Miron, opposite the Auditorio Benito Juarez,... More

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Djeggy
Phoenix, Arizona
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

You can't skip it. It's a beatiful place to see. You have the impression to be in an Indiana jones movie! A plus, It can be accesible with wheelchair but not easily ( mud, stone..) More

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Buck_Soul
Washington
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15 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

It's getting more and more commerical each year but it is still a great visit. Excavation continues, as with all sites in Mexico so from year to year it is interesting to see new exposers from a time lost in time. More

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Jessica C
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

I loved the site .... the Pyramid of the Niches is so spectacular. We didn't have a guide, but were able to get a really good understanding of the site by doing research prior to the visit, and also by reading the placards near each of the buildings. One thing that amazed me was how stiflingly hot it was there.... More

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SarahMZ
Cheney, Washington, United States
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10 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Very impressive site, and very conducive to spending the whole day wandering and exploring. Guides are a little pricey, but the cost per person goes down with more people sharing it, and if it's your first time, it is well worth it. Pretty good bathrooms, but they're a bit of a distance from the best parts of the site, so... More

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Bodhishanti
Seattle, Washington
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

Last winter I drove my car from van from Seattle to the border of Guatemala in Chiapus. On the way I saw an ad in a New Yorker magazine depicting The Pyramid of the Niches at El Tajín , and I realized I could easily visit it. Because I spoke no Spanish at the time, a Mexican friend offered to... More

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mayaruinsonly
South Carolina
Top Contributor
108 reviews
41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

I've been to visit more than 100 ancient Meso-American ruins in the past and was completely blown away by what I saw at El Tajin. The site has a tremendous amount of structures and the architecture at the site is phenomenal. After visiting the site for my first time earlier this year, I was disappointed in my self for having... More

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WolfDan
Mazunte, Mexico
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11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

This site is unlike any other I have seen in Mexico, in person or in pictures, and it was an amazing experience to visit. Walking among the buildings gives a sense of the grandeur of the city in it's original state, and the view from the upper residential area of Jardin Chico is stunning. The architectural style is very distinctive,... More

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TravelingCat22
Mexico City, Mexico
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122 reviews
41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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My favorite site in Mexico was Palenque - now I am debating. It has the same lush gardens (nicer than dry Chichen Itza), excessively well kept and the structures are so original. Don't miss the small Tajin behind the main site because the view is even better from there. More

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FranciscoKuri
Mexico City, Mexico
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19 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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This is an awesome site! The number of buildings in there are the largest in all of Mexico´s great prehispanic sites and their architecture is very impressive, plus the natural surroundings, wenous food, warm weather and vibes make it quite an experience. Not many foreign tourists, not much English is spoken. Since I am Mexican I truly enjoyed this visit... More

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