Veracruz (state)

Casa de Tlacotalpan, Veracruz - Colorful houses in Tlacotalpan

Veracruz is a coastal state in Central Mexico. Veracruz has replaced Chiapas as the poorest state in Mexico, so expect lots of young European backpackers to soon "discover" it as Mexico's next hip destination.

1 Regions of Veracruz (state)
2 Cities
3 More Destinations in Veracruz (state)
4 Veracruz (state) Halal Travel Guide
5 Local Language in Veracruz (state)
6 Travel as a Muslim to Veracruz (state)
7 How to get around in Veracruz (state)
8 What to see in Veracruz (state)
9 What to do in Veracruz (state)
10 Halal Restaurants in Veracruz (state)
11 Stay Safe
12 News & References Veracruz (state)
13 Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Veracruz (state)

Regions of Veracruz (state)

Veracruz has traditionally been less of a tourist destination than Pacific parts of Mexico due to its hot, humid weather. Yet the area incorporates a range of climates, from the damp jungle areas in the northwest to the cooler, mountainous heights of Xalapa.

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Cities

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Xalapa GPS 19.54,-96.9275 (or Jalapa) — state capital and a beautiful college town with its colonial architecture
Catemaco GPS 18.416667,-95.116667 — famous as the witchcraft center of Mexico.
Coatepec GPS 19.45,-96.966667
Coatzacoalcos GPS 18.15,-94.433333
Córdoba (Mexico)|Córdoba GPS 18.894167,-96.934722
Orizaba GPS 18.85,-97.1
Papantla GPS 20.447778,-97.32
Poza Rica GPS 20.533333,-97.45
Tlacotalpan GPS 18.616667,-95.666667 — a 17th century colonial settlement inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Tecolutla GPS 20.479722,-97.01 — beach town
Tuxpan GPS 20.95,-97.4 — laid-back beach town
Úrsulo Galván GPS 19.4,-96.3
Veracruz GPS 19.190278,-96.153333 — partying and rowdy city in the south

More Destinations in Veracruz (state)

El Tajín GPS 20.448058,-97.378242 - historical UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Emerald Coast (la costa esmeralda) – a long stretch of coast north of the city of Veracruz (puerto) that is well known for its fine beaches and beach camping. Offers something of a Baja experience on the Gulf coast of the nation.
Veracruz (state) Halal Travel Guide

Although the hot, humid summer weather can be unpleasant for many visitors, it creates a very lush, green landscape that can be beautiful along the southern half of the state.

Local Language in Veracruz (state)

Spanish and some English.

Travel as a Muslim to Veracruz (state)

Xalapa is about a five-hour trip from Mexico City.

How to get around in Veracruz (state)

By Bus, motorcycle, bike, horseback, or on foot

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What to see in Veracruz (state)

Ruins, old colonial cities, and lush green mountains reminiscent of Costa Rica

What to do in Veracruz (state)

The whitewater rafting around Xalapa is some of the best in north america.

Halal Restaurants in Veracruz (state)

Veracruz city is famous throughout Mexico for its seafood feasts. The Cuban/African influence is stronger here than on the Pacific coast and the plates bear some resemblance to Cuban dishes. Though not cheap and the seafood restaurants will likely be a highlight to any trip to Veracruz.

Good fresh fruit drinks are widely available.

Stay Safe

The City of Veracruz has a bit of violent crime, elsewhere its mostly just petty theft.

Veracruz (state)

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