Why go
- Municipality in Veracruz, Mexico.
- Served by El Tajín National Airport (PAZ).
History
Poza Rica, formally Poza Rica de Hidalgo, is a city and its surrounding municipality in the Mexican state of Veracruz. Its name means "rich well/pond". It is often thought that the name came to be because it was a place known for its abundance of oil. In reality, before oil was discovered, there existed a pond rich in fish, which gave origin to the city’s name. In the 20th century oil was discovered in the area. It has since been almost completely extracted. This has resulted in the decline of oil well exploration and drilling activities, though there are still many oil facilities.
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Aeromar VW (ATR) · 3 routes: Mexico City, Reynosa, Villahermosa
- AeroMéxico AM (ATR, ERJ) · 3 routes: Mexico City*, Reynosa, Villahermosa
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where to stay
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is El Tajín National Airport (PAZ); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PAZ has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Reynosa, Villahermosa).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Poza Rica, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.