Veracruz Hotels

Veracruz is a coastal state in Central Mexico. Veracruz recently replaced Chiapas as the poorest state in Mexico, so expect lots of young European backpackers to soon "discover" it as Mexico's next hip destination.

Veracruz

Veracruz is a large city in the state of Veracruz in Central Mexico. The locals call their city "Puerto" to differentiate the city from the state of Veracruz.

Catemaco

Catemaco is a county and city in Veracruz State, Mexico. The ecotourism is really big in the region around here.

Xalapa

Xalapa is the capital of Veracruz in Mexico.

Orizaba

Orizaba is a city in Veracruz, Mexico.

San Andrés Tuxtla

San Andrés Tuxla is a city in Veracruz. There is not much tourism in this calm city.

Papantla

Located close by the El Tajin ruins and the interchange city of Poza Rica, Papantla is known for its downtown square and its cathedral, where voladores perform.

Tecolutla

Tecolutla is in Veracruz, a state of Mexico.

El Tajin

El Tajin is in the state of Veracruz in Mexico. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Córdoba

Córdoba is inland from Veracruz. It is within the mountains about a 90 minute drive northwest.

Poza Rica

Poza Rica de Hidalgo is a city of 175,000 people in Veracruz, Mexico.

Coatzacoalcos

Coatzacoalcos is a city in Veracruz, Mexico.

Úrsulo Galván

Úrsulo Galván is in Veracruz, Mexico.

The food in this city (my second motherland) is absolutley fabulous. For a nice breakfast, lunch, dinner or when you get the munchies after a night of partying, you should get yourslef a plate of tacos al pastor (pork tacos) and a bog cup of horchata (a coconut, vanilla and honey drink). Maja P.

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If you want to have a tipical diner in Veracruz go to Boca del Rio, a town a few kilometers south following the sea road. There are typical restaurants where you can enjoy the local music while having your food. Miguel R.

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Vera Cruz is all about shrimp and fried food. I found the cheapest way to eat is at the Local Market in old town. Just 5 blocks to either side and a shrimp cocktail could cost up to $7 US, compared to $1.50 US and twice the size at the market. Lunch is always cheapest. Lodging is expensive but you … Autumn M.More Veracruz Tips  GeckoGo