Veracruz - Wikipedia
WEBThe full name of the state is Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave. Veracruz was named after the city of Veracruz (From Latin Vera Crux, " True Cross "), which was originally called the Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz. The suffix is in honor of Ignacio de la Llave y Segura Zevallos (1818–1863), who was the governor of Veracruz from 1861 to 1862.
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 Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
WEBnoun. a state of E Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico: consists of a hot humid coastal strip with lagoons, rising rapidly inland to the central plateau and Sierra Madre Oriental. Capital: Jalapa. Pop: 630 000 (2005 est). Area: 72 815 sq km (28 114 sq miles)
Veracruz | State in Mexico, History & Agriculture | Britannica
WEBVeracruz, estado (state), east-central Mexico. Veracruz 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.
Veracruz - HISTORY
WEBDec 8, 2009 · Veracruz’s main plaza, the Plaza de Armas (Plaza of Arms), is located in the middle of the city and arrayed with palm trees, a colonial fountain and beautiful arches.
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 …
Veracruz - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
WEB5 days ago · Definitions of Veracruz. noun. a major Mexican port on the Gulf of Mexico in the state of Veracruz. see more.
Veracruz translation in English | Spanish-English dictionary - Reverso
WEBa adj of/from Veracruz. b sm/f native/inhabitant of Veracruz. los veracruzanos the people of Veracruz. Translation Spanish - English Collins Dictionary. See also: vera, versar, verdura, verraco. los veracruzanos. exp. the people of Veracruz. Entry related to: veracruzano. Additional comments: Veracruz.
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 – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBConnect. Cope. Go next. Veracruz is a large city in the state of Veracruz in Central Mexico. The locals call their city "Puerto" (port) to differentiate the city from the state of Veracruz. The Port of Veracruz remains the core of its economy.
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