Walk through the ruins of the first Spanish settlement in the Americas without the usual crowds. The real draw is the ivy-choked Casa de Cortés and the massive ceiba tree where ships once moored. Spend two hours exploring the riverfront and grabbing seafood by the water. If you are coming from Veracruz, booking a full-day tour that includes the El Tajín ruins and the local vanilla factory is the smartest way to handle the logistics.
