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Veracruz Travel Guide: 61 reviews and 118 photos
Just changing the pic here for a more general one of Veracruz, now that I've returned to it a year after this Intro was written. And gradually continuing to build this page.
I stayed in Veracruz in September and October 2005. First in Boca del Rio, a fishermen´s village 15 minutes away from the Port and Centre, on the Gulf of Mexico and exactly where the river meets the sea. My favourite thing of all was to take the short bus ride into town every day, along the sunny coast.
Then I moved in the Centre of Veracruz, a block away from the Malecon and city beaches, in a hotel that was more like a guest-house called the Real Caribe. At last, I was right in the middle of things! You didn´t find me at home much.
Veracruz is colourful and friendly, with a great all-around Caribbean flavour. Dancing happens naturally at terrace cafes to the sounds of Cuban groups. Strolling musicians sing popular Jarocho songs, playing marimbas, harps, guitars and violins. All this in an old Spanish colonial setting of wonderful, worn-down white mansions. You can´t help but forget all worries here. The only tourists I ever saw in Veracruz where Mexicans from other parts of the country. Oh and a cruise ship or two stopped overnight in the Port when Hurricane Wilma prevented them from throwing anchor in Cancun. A rare event and Veracruzanos were thrilled but also a bit bewildered.
Real coffee can be had here, which is a treat in Mexico, where Nescafe Instant Coffee is thought by many to be the summum of taste. Happily, things are changing everywhere. :)
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Shopping
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Not about *a* shop. The whole Historic Centre is full of shops selling typical Veracruzan wear or handicrafts. Steps... more travel advice
Yucatan cooking
Restaurants
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A Comida Corrida (economic menu) in the Centro, where I ate very well today. In any place offering Comida Corrida,... more travel advice
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Favorites
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There is no Youth Hostel in Veracruz City but there are many inexpensive hotels or lodgings known as Casa de Huespedes... more travel advice
Big holes in the sidewalks
Warnings and Dangers
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Everywhere in Veracruz City, including in the Historic Centre, the sidewalks have huge, deep holes. They are obviously... more travel advice
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'Veracruz is about the hottest place I know'. This coming from a well seasoned traveller like you. I'm convinced. I missed the chance on Veracruz years back, now I must get my act together!
Si j'avais une goélette je ferais escale à Veracruz, le nom est si beau. Si j'avais un trois mats je ferais le tour par le Cap Horn. J'avoue avoir trop lu Henry Dana.
I always wanted to go there, but not yet. You did a nice presentation of showing the sites and making good comments.
I like the way your write your pages, appreciate the honesty. Always wanted to go there, used to be a tourist place bigtime. The food!
I doubt if you are surprised by any of it. Wine, women and song are an investment, never a waste. :-)
Lou, you've made Veracruz sound like such and interesting place to visit! I enjoy your writing style very much.
I enjoyed reading about your stay in Veracruz although I have a feeling from what you say that it would be too hot for me!!
What an interesting page. Never heard of it before, so thanks for introducing it to me.;-)
interesting looking place
In Sept 2008, our Carnival Ecstasy ship left Galveston, Texas during hurricane Ike and we also dock at Vera Cruz. It was fascinating to watch the towns people run to the docks to see us as we were excited to see Vera Cruz.