Learn about mexicos pre columbian totanac culture at two important totanac sites the archaeological ruins of el tajn and the 13th century city of papantla this full day trip takes you three hours north of veracruz where youll see el tajns world heritage listed ruins with a guide learning about its pyramids and plazas then tour papantla and learn about its cultural traditions from flying pole dancers to vanilla which the totanacs grew in this region before the spanish invasion