Why go
- State of Mexico.
- Served by Veracruz International Airport (VER).
History
Veracruz, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, is one of the 31 states that, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Located in eastern Mexico, it is bordered by seven states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tabasco. Veracruz is divided into 212 municipalities, and its capital city is Xalapa-Enríquez, commonly called just Xalapa.
Restaurants & places to go
Tacos, Burrito, Restaurant · taqueria · 10 Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho, BOCA DEL RIO, 94299
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, air conditioning · Eje 1 Poniente · dominos.com.mx
Restaurant · Pizzería/Trattoria Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-23:00 · 125 Díaz Aragón
Regional, Mexican, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · cafeelalba.com
1, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su15:00-23:59 · 555 Río Pas, veracruz, 91809 · facebook.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 450 Habaneras, Boca del Rio, 94294 · villa-rica.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:00-14:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Calle Aconcahua
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Breakfast/Pancake restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: 09:00-23:30 · 384 Jose Marti, Veracruz, 91919 · outre.mx
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · Carretera Veracruz - Xalapa · italiancoffee.com
Spanish, Restaurant · Spanish restaurant · Revolución, Boca del Río, 94290
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Zamora, Boca del Río, 94290
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · 593 Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho, 94299
Ice Cream · ice cream
Food Court · food court
Tacos, Fast Food · Tacos fast food · 1229 Avenida Cristóbal Colón, 91919
Pizza, Burger, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 20 B Calle Miguel Lerdo de Tejada, Veracruz, 91700
Restaurant · Preparacion y venta de tacos arabes y orientales;Refrescos y aguas preparadas Opening hours: Mo-Su 19:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 318 2 de…
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: air conditioning · Calle Doctor Rafaél Cuervo X, Veracruz, 9188 · facebook.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access · eljaibon.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12:00-22:00 · apto 6 Bolivia, 94274
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
Wings, Restaurant · Features: air conditioning
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa 08:30-17:00
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning · 19 Calle Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Veracruz, 91919
Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · 924 Cabo Romaín 924, Veracruz, 91808
Ice Cream · ice cream
Tacos, Restaurant · Tacos restaurant
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 127 Avenida España, Veracruz, 91919
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · facebook.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-18:00+
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Airports
Veracruz International Airport (VER) 6.1 km to the centre
Carr. Veracruz-Xalapa Km 13.5, 91698 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (AeroMéxico, Birmingham European, Volaris, Aeromar…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Mexico City, Monterrey, Cancun, Guadalajara, Villahermosa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (ATR 72, ERJ) · 4 routes: Mexico City, Monterrey*, Tampico, Villahermosa
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 4 routes: Cancun, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Reynosa
- Volaris Y4 (A320, A319) · 4 routes: Cancun, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana
- Aeromar VW (ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Mongolian International Air Lines 7M (D28) · 1 route: Villahermosa
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
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.
El Ahijadero Airport 47 km to the centre
Tlalixcoyan, VER, MX
Felipe Terrones Acosta Airport 80 km to the centre
Tierra Blanca, VER, MX
Getting there by ferry
Buque a San Juan de Ulua
Ferry terminal · 3.2 km from the centre
Buque a Malecón de Veracruz
Ferry terminal · 4.1 km from the centre
Where to stay
Paseo Insurgentes Veracruzanos del Malecón 244, Centro, 91709 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · hotelesemporio.com
Bv. Adolfo Ruíz Cortines 3495, Mocambo, 94294 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · brisas.com.mx
Independencia 1115, Centro, 91700 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · beds24.com
16 de Septiembre, Paso Y Troncoso 1385 esquina, Ricardo Flores Magón, 91900 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · hotelharbourinn.com
C. 12 226, Costa Verde, 94294 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · hotelclipperton.com
Bv. Adolfo Ruíz Cortines 2000, Costa de Oro, 94299 Boca del Río, Ver., Mexico · hoteljaragua.com.mx
Av. Las Américas 241, De Las Americas, Heriberto Kehoe Vicent, 94299 Boca del Río, Ver., Mexico · hotelramadaveracruz.com
Bv. Adolfo Ruíz Cortines 486, Costa Verde, 94294 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · hotelrivoli.com
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho S/N, Costa de Oro, 94299 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · fiestainn.com
General Figueroa No. 68, Centro, 91700 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · fiestainn.com
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho Francisco Javier Mina, Av. Ricardo Flores Magón &, 91900 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · balaju.com
Calle Morelos 225, Centro, 91700 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · ihg.com
Capitán Pedro Sainz de Baranda s/n, Faros, 91709 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · hotelmarytierra.com
Bv. Adolfo Ruíz Cortines 10, Costa Verde, 94294 Boca del Río, Ver., Mexico · hotellois.mx
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 503, Ricardo Flores Magón, 91900 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · hotelroyaltyveracruz.com
Av Urano 1113, Costa Verde, 94294 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · hotelvillasdali.com
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 1263, Ricardo Flores Magón, 91700 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · wyndhamhotels.com
C. Juan Barragán 35, Ricardo Flores Magón, 91900 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · hotelcandilejasplaya.com
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 453, Costa Verde, 94294 Boca del Río, Ver., Mexico · hoteles3b.com.mx
Bv. Adolfo Ruíz Cortines S/N, Costa Verde, 94294 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · hotelkyrios.com.mx
Av Juan de Dios Peza 677, Ignacio Zaragoza, 91910 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · hotelvillamar.mx
Paseo del Malecón Avenida Valentín Gómez Farías esq, 91700 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · ruizmilanhotel.com
Zip Code, Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 630, Costa Verde, 94294 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · casa-bella-boutique-hotel.mydirectstay.com
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho S N, Costa de Oro, 94299 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico · hilton.com
Av. Ricardo Flores Magón 1711, Zaragoza, 91910 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 3797, Costa Verde, 94294 Veracruz, Ver., Mexico
Indoor
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Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Veracruz International Airport (VER); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VER has direct flights to 9 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Monterrey, Cancun, Guadalajara, Villahermosa…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Buque a San Juan de Ulua, 3.2 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Veracruz, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.