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7:30 p.m.
One of the most important buildings in Veracruz is the cathedral,
dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption. Neo-Classical in style,
its simple interior contrasts with the Baccarat crystal chandeliers
and high altar that adorn the central nave, both gifts from the
Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
Historic Center
2:00 p.m.
You can’t visit Veracruz without trying its seafood. Back in the
port, El Villa Mar offers good service and an excellent choice of
regional dishes. We recommend the seafood Carpaccio, the fish
steak with garlic and chili sauce, and the fish roe in green sauce.
Mariscos Villa Mar
Avenida Mocambo 527
T. +52 (229) 922 2113
8:00 p.m.
Gran Café de la Parroquia is something of an institution in
Veracruz, and the perfect place to get a taste of local culture. This
restaurant-café can get pretty packed and noisy at certain times
of the day, but is well worth a visit. We recommend the Platillo
Volador (ham and cheese sandwich) and the famous café lechero
(milked coffee).
8:00 p.m.
Now it’s time for one last stroll on the streets of Veracruz to take
in the city’s stately colonial buildings. The Town Hall (Palacio
Municipal) in the main square is as good a place as any to start.
One of the city’s finest and best-preserved buildings, it is easily
recognizable by its white facade and majestic archways that lead
onto an inner courtyard.
Palacio Municipal
Calle Gutiérrez Zamora, S/N
Gran Café de la Parroquia
Gómez Farías 34
Colonia Centro
T. +52 (229) 932 2584
www.laparroquia.com
If you have some
extra time on
your hands, we
recommend…
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
For a more traditional Veracruz-style breakfast, Las Anitas
goes out of its way to showcase regional cuisine. Authentically
Mexican, this small eatery has earned a well-deserved reputation
among locals.
Las Anitas
Miguel Alemán 1669
T. +52 (229) 937 0399
9:00 a.m.
After enjoying a hearty meal, head to La Antigua, a small town 28
kilometers from the port (about 20 minutes by car) that stands on
the estuary of the Huitzilapan or “Hummingbird” river through
which Hernán Cortés reached Mexico City in 1519. La Antigua
boasts many important historic buildings, like the house where
the Spanish conquistador once lived.
Cempoala
A town 30 km north of the port of Veracruz
where you can see structures from
the Totonac culture decorated with river
stones.
Chachalacas
Take a boat across the river to the beach
or explore the dunes farther north. On
weekends and vacations, the locals rent
out ATVs.
Tlacotalpan
Declared a World Heritage Site by the
United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO),
this quaint little town lies 80 km south
of the port of Veracruz. Aside from its
colorful houses with tiled roofs and elegant
archways, a major tourist attraction
is the festival held every year on
February 2, when the locals pay tribute
to their patron saint, the Virgin of Candelaria.