This tour is a great way to get acquainted with the city of Tlacotalpan, the "Pearl of the Papaloapan" (the Papaloapan is a tropical river valley between the regions of Oaxaca and Veracruz, Mexico). With this tour, you'll first explore the pastel-colored city of Tlacotalpan, whose colorful houses with high ceilings and front gates enchant tourists. You'll check out the Museum of Salvador Ferrando, and visit the sites favored by famous local poet Agustin Lara. You'll see a unique miniature zoo created by the local people. Then, you'll cruise down the Papaloapan River into the port city of Alvarado. You'll find this fishing town offers a surprising blend of native traditions and 18th century colonial architecture.
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