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Veracruz · Mexico
In the destination Veracruz, El Tajín and Tlacotalpan.
In the photo: Faro Venustiano Carranza, Veracruz
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
Veracruz is the oldest port city in Mexico, founded by the Spaniards in 1519 on the Gulf coast. It has the fort of San Juan de Ulúa at the entrance to the harbor, the Zócalo with the cathedral and arcaded portals full of music, and a seaside malecón. It is known for música jarochа, the danzón and its traditional cafés. To the south, Boca del Río has the beaches and seafood restaurants.
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The local experience
Fort on the island at the entrance to Veracruz harbor, begun in the 16th century, which defended the city from pirates and served as a prison, with coral stone walls and a museum.
Main square of Veracruz, with the cathedral, the municipal palace and arcaded portals full of cafés, where marimbas play and danzón is danced at night.
Seaside aquarium in Veracruz with species from the Gulf of Mexico and Mexican rivers, a large reef tank and a shark tank.
