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Veracruz is one of cities in Mexico situated some 10 km north-east of Las Barajas and 410 km from Mexico City. It has a population of 428,400 people. Many people visit Veracruz each year to take a look at its famous fortresses and lighthouse museums.

General Heriberto Jara Intl (IATA: VER) is the nearest airport to Veracruz, situated just 10 km to the south-west.

Interesting places in it

1. San Juan de Ulúa
San Juan de Ulúa, also known as Castle of San Juan de Ulúa is a large complex of fortresses, prisons and one former palace on an island overlooking the seaport of Veracruz, Mexico.

2. Faro Venustiano Carranza
Faro Venustiano Carranza is a Mexican building that consists of three elements formed by a lighthouse, a museum, and administrative offices. It is located in the port of Veracruz. The building is one of the most iconic buildings in the port of Veracruz and has served as the National Palace and as a barracks for the US Army. The construction of the lighthouse began in 1902 and was inaugurated in 1910 by President Porfirio Díaz. The design of the lighthouse is the work of engineers Salvador Echega…

If you have already seen Veracruz, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. Are you fancy to travel around a bit? Here is our list:

For pictures of Veracruz, take a look at our gallery.

Veracruz tourist attractions and interesting places

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San Juan de Ulúa

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Faro Venustiano Carranza

Faro Venustiano Carranza is a Mexican building that consists of three

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Hotel Veracruz Plaza

starting $22

Hotel Central

starting $22

Hotel Gran Via

starting $32

Nu Hotel

starting $24

Hotel Impala

starting $20

Hotel Porto Novo

starting $31

Hotel Arrecife

starting $15

Hotel Regional

starting $15

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