Veracruz - Wikipedia
WEBVeracruz is divided into 212 municipalities, and its capital city is Xalapa-Enríquez. Veracruz has a significant share of the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico on the east of the state. The state is noted for its mixed ethnic and indigenous populations.
Veracruz City travel - Lonely Planet | Mexico, North America
WEBVeracruz City. Mexico, North America. Veracruz, like all great port cities, is an unholy mélange of grime, romance and melted-down cultures. Conceived in 1519 and due to celebrate its 500th birthday in 2019, this is Mexico’s oldest European-founded settlement.
Veracruz | Description, History, Beaches, & Facts | Britannica
WEBVeracruz, city and port on the Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz estado (state), east-central Mexico. It is an important domestic tourist destination, particularly attractive to weekend visitors from Mexico City. Veracruz is noted for its colonial-era buildings, indigenous cultural influences, and regional cuisine.
Veracruz (city) - Wikipedia
WEBVeracruz (Latin American Spanish pronunciation: [beɾaˈkɾus] ⓘ), also known as Heroica Veracruz, is a major port city and municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico and the most populous city in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
Veracruz: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBWhat is Veracruz known for? What is there to do in Veracruz? When is the cheapest time to visit Veracruz? Veracruz Tourism: Tripadvisor has 33,664 reviews of Veracruz Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Veracruz resource.
Veracruz travel - Lonely Planet | Mexico, North America
WEBVeracruz. Taking up much of Mexico's Gulf coastline, the long and diverse state of Veracruz is where the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs began. It was also the cradle of the aptly named Veracruz Mesoamerican culture at El Tajín and is home to Mexico's highest peak – soaring, snowcapped Orizaba.
Veracruz - HISTORY
WEBDec 8, 2009 · Veracruz is famous for its beautiful beaches. The Chachalacas sandbar, which extends about 56 kilometers (35 miles) along the coast, is known for its soft sand and gentle waves. Visitors can enjoy ...
Veracruz Travel Guide - Mexico Dave
WEBMar 3, 2022 · Veracruz is a major port and popular resort city on the eastern, Gulf Coast of Mexico, and one of our absolute favorite places to go in the country. Veracruz is best known for its rich history, tropical setting, charming old town, raucous nightlife, and the biggest aquarium in Latin America. Frequently Asked Questions about Veracruz.
Veracruz | State in Mexico, History & Agriculture | Britannica
WEBVeracruz is bounded by the state of Tamaulipas to the north, by the Gulf of Mexico to the east, and by the states of Tabasco and Chiapas to the southeast, Oaxaca to the southwest, and Puebla, Hidalgo, and San Luis Potosí to the west. The state capital is Xalapa (Jalapa; in full, Xalapa Enríquez).
Veracruz – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBVeracruz and the fort of San Juan de Ulúa depicted in 1615. Veracruz has a rich history. It has been the main gate of the country for sea travelers and products since its foundation. In this region, the Spanish first entered Mexico in the 16th century and remained for three centuries, forever changing the region.
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