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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Papantla

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Papantla, Mexico

Updated November 30, 2018

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Pirámide de los Nichos

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Pirámide de los Nichos (Pyramid of the Niches)

The singular ruins of a mysterious lost city.

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A massive yet whimsical statue pays homage to the art and joy of "flight."
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