Veracruz Travel Guide
Mexico
Veracruz is a city of 955,226 people on Mexico’s Gulf coast, in the state of Veracruz. It is a major port city with a warm coastal setting and an important role in eastern Mexico.
Most air travellers arrive through Veracruz International Airport (VER), which serves the city. For a beach outing beyond the urban coast, Playa de Chachalacas is 33.9 kilometres away, in Úrsulo Galván Municipality.
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Weather in Veracruz
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Pays in MXN
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +52
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Mexico for various services. While not legally required, it's a significant part of service industry workers' income. Locals generally tip, and tourists are expected to do the same.
Best time to visit Veracruz
Jan
25°5Feb
26°5Mar
29°3Apr
30°3May
33°5Jun
31°20Jul
30°25Aug
30°24Sep
30°23Oct
29°20Nov
27°11Dec
26°12Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Veracruz
Playa Villa del Mar
1.4 km away
Playa Mocambo
4.9 km away
Playa Chalchihueca
24.6 km away
Playa de Chachalacas
33.9 km away
Things to do in Veracruz
San Juan de Ulúa
fort
4 km
Acuario de Veracruz
aquarium
1.9 km
Centro Cultural Atarazanas
cultural center
2.7 km
Museo de Cera Veracruz
art museum
2 km
Centro Veracruzano de las Artes "Hugo Argüelles"
art museum
3.1 km
Amistad Veracruz
christian place of worship
1.8 km
Club Havana
salsa club
2.4 km
Cinépolis
movie theater
0.2 km
Getting there
Veracruz International Airport · 6.2 km
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