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World Heritage Site Details
El Tajin, Pre-Hispanic City
Located in the state of Veracruz, El Tajin was at its height from the early 9th to the early 13th century. It became...
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Hotel Poza Rica Inn N/A 6.7 mi 10.7 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hotel Azucar £131 7.7 mi 12.3 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Fiesta Inn Poza Rica £79 8.6 mi 13.8 km 3 of 5 stars
Hotel Villa Del Mar N/A 30.2 mi 48.6 km 3 of 5 stars
Villa Florida Hotel & Suites £59 30.2 mi 48.6 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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La Cocina de Paquita 2.4 mi 3.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
La Sopa 71.6 mi 115.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Manantial de las Flores 71.8 mi 115.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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“El Tajín” PlanetWare.com
“The Maya - past and present” telegraph.co.uk / Telegraph Media Group
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
Traveller Description: These extensive ruins give a glimpse into Totonac society at its height.
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins

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“Stand Up for El Tajin”
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5 of 5 stars
vlynch0210
Milwaukee
24 Nov 2009

El Tajin is a great site. It includes many "juegos de pelotas" and beautiful architecture in the pyramids that let you see the growth of the site over its occupation. However. I encourage you to investigate and try to stop this practice! But it'sa beautiful site which I encourage everyone to go to. more

“Un lugar que no debes perderte”
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4 of 5 stars
Magerit49
Español
24 Jun 2008

"Truno o Huracán" en Lenguaje Totonaca. Uno de los centros arqueológicos más importantes y bellos de México. El lugar más... more

“Tajin es uno de los lugares arqueológicos mas interesantes de México”
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4 of 5 stars
Tajin_a_Atardecer
Queretaro, México
6 Dec 2006
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En el municipio de Papantla y rodeado de los plantios mas imprtantes del mundo de Vainilla, se erige El Tajin,... more

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