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Saturday
48 Hours in
Veracruz
With a population close to 600,000, Veracruz is the largest city in the
state of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave. This port city is a thriving ecotourism
destination, with magnificent coral reefs that draw divers from
all over the world, while its folk music, colonial architecture, traditional
dress and colorful February carnival lend it a personality of its own.
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8:00 a.m.
The hotel-restaurant El Condimento prepares a great buffet
breakfast to get you fired up and on your way.
9:00 a.m.
Get off to a great start with a brisk walk along the seafront and
a dose of revitalizing sea air. Then it’s off to Boca del Río, a
municipality sometimes referred to as Little Venice since all its
houses are on the river. A boat trip is the best way to explore the
lagoon and the estuary, both brimming with local flora and fauna.
Boca del Río
Km 12 on the Veracruz-Córdoba Highway
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Friday
7:30 p.m.
Arriving in the port of Veracruz at night, with the city reflected
in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, is an unforgettable sight. Our
trip begins with dinner at Il Veneziano, which offers an extensive
menu of delicious Italian classics that have been known to delight
even Italians here on vacation.
Il Veneziano
José Martí 6
Colonia Reforma
T. +52 (229) 937 0584
www.ilveneziano.com.mx
1:00 p.m.
Lunch time at last! Strange as it may
sound, the best restaurant in the area is
Asian, and goes by the name of Krua Thai.
The Pad Thai and Curry Duck come highly
recommended.
Krua Thai
Boulevard Miguel Alemán
on the corner of Ballena
Fraccionamiento Los Delfines
T. +52 (222) 920 2034
www.kruathai.com.mx
10:00 p.m.
For a good night rest, check into the emblematic Hotel Emporio,
which has an unbeatable seafront location. Luxury amenities,
elegant interiors and high service standards complete the
package.
Hotel Emporio
Paseo del Malecón 244
T. +52 (229) 989 3300
www.hotelesemporio.com/veracruz
4:00 p.m.
On the opposite side of the port of Veracruz is the island of San
Juan de Ulúa, which served as a stepping stone for traders making
the journey from Spain. Closely linked to the founding of Villa
Rica de la Vera Cruz by Hernán Cortés in 1519, its main attraction
is its fort, which dates back to 1535 and is built mainly of coral
stone.
Fort of San Juan de Ulúa
T. +52 (229) 938 5151
www.sanjuandeulua.com.mx