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By Gary Chandler

Jive to Son jarocho, a blend of Mexican folk and Cuban sounds steeped in the city's rich history.
Sample some of the richest java available, cultivated in these very hills.
Tour the islands by boat, departing from the port of Veracruz or Punta Antón Lizardo.
Admire jaraneros in Tlacotalpan—musicians, singers, and performers that gather in the "jewel" of the Papaloapan.

Veracruz City Travel Guide

Veracruz has a reputation as a town with a rich history but little to show for it. True enough, because much of that rich history involved sackings by pirates; heavy bombardment by three different foreign powers (including during the wonderfully named French Pastry War); and epidemics of malaria, yellow fever, and cholera. One might not necessarily want to preserve such a history, even when those same events didn't destroy artifacts. For this reason, and for the character of the natives, Veracruz (unlike Puebla) is better suited to cafe-goers than museum-goers. With the exception of the old fort of San Juan de Ulúa and perhaps the aquarium, the museums can be missed. You come here for the feel of the tropics, the balmy air, and the carefree attitude of the locals. Read More

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Hawaii Hotel

Paseo del Malec�n 458
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Attractions

Carnaval

Zocalo (Central Square)
Veracruz, Mexico

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Veracruz's biggest festival and one of the largest Carnaval celebrations outside of Brazil. Held... Read More

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El Acuario

Plaza Acuario Veracruzano, Bulevar M. Avila Camacho
Veracruz, Mexico

Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center)

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For most Mexican visitors, the aquarium is one of the city's major attractions. The largest... Read More

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Fototeca de Veracruz

Fototeca de Veracruz
Portal de Miranda 9
Veracruz, Mexico

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: An excellent photography gallery and image archive with rotating exhibits ranging from restored prints to modern photographic (and videographic) art.... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Veracruz

	Distance (mi.)
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport	193.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Veracruz

	Distance (mi.)
Veracruz Las Bajadas Airport	6.4 map
Poza Rica Tajin Airport	110.8 map
Puebla Huejotsingo Airport	146.1 map

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