Veracruz

A remarkably exciting destination, Veracruz is located in Mexico’s eastern region along the Gulf coast. It has a mainland area of 72,815 square kilometers (28,114 sq mi) borders the states of Tamaulipas to the north, Oaxaca and Chiapas to the south, Tabasco to the southeast, Puebla, Hidalgo, and San Luis Potosi to the west, and the Gulf of Mexico to the east. Includes several islands totaling another 58 square kilometers (22.4 sq mi).

Throughout most of the state of Veracruz, the climate is tropical, hot and humid. Although at the foothills of the mountains the climate is cool and humid, only in the mountain regions the climate becomes cold. Veracruz has an impressive natural scenery and also picturesque cities and towns that have preserved their local architecture that overflows with history.

The city of Veracruz, an important port and commercial center, lies on the approximate center of the long fertile crescent that captures the Gulf of Mexico. Is a modern oversea harbor with many monuments to show to the visitors its colorful history. Veracruz is specially abuzz during Carnival season. People’s enthusiasm towards life reflects in dancing couples, abundant music, and ebullient street activity. In the city’s plazas, known for their beautiful gardens, you can watch couples dance to the rhythm of danzon, an experience that will take you back to another era. At the Port of Veracruz, located at the city’s shoreline, you can find Fort San Juan de Ulua built during the 16th and 17th centuries to protect the port from pirate attacks.