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Description: The city of Veracruz is a major port city and municipality on the Gulf of Mexico in the Mexican state of Veracruz. The ... more

Veracruz ... metropolitan area is Mexico's second largest on the Gulf coast (after Tampico, although the municipality itself is larger than that of Tampico) and an important port on Mexico's east coast. It is located 105 km(65 mi.) along Federal Highway 140 from the state capital Xalapa, and is the state's most populous city, with a population of 444,438 in the city and 512,310 in the municipality, according to the 2005 census. The municipality has an area of 241 km² (93.05 sq mi) and includes such outlying communities as Valente Díaz and Las Amapolas. The metropolitan area, which includes the municipalities of Boca del Río and Alvarado, had a total population of 702,394, compared to metro Tampico's total of 803,196.

Newest Review: ... From there, we decided to hike in the jungles of the outskirts of Orizaba. Like many places in Veracruz, Orizaba has allot of rivers and running water. We walked along a river in the jungle, I saw many makeshift shacks, and donkeys tied up beside the road. It seemed like everywhere I looked there was a river. We came across a couple of lakes that looked beautiful among the trees and plants. ... more

... As we headed back toward the city, I saw a blue tiled altar with a crucified Christ. In the distance, there was a small light blue and white church with architecture typical to Orizaba. I came across a beautiful plaza that was dominated by an exquisit...more

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Veracruz: The best state in Mexico (4487 words)
by donruk - written on 16/09/02 (Very useful, 559 readings)
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If you are thinking of going to Mexico and you want to know what is the best place, many will recommend Guanajuato, Michoacan and Oaxaca is loved, and favored by many travelers. But it is unlikely that they have seen the Mexican State of Veracruz. As for me, I would say that Veracruz is without a doubt, the best state in Mexico and along with Mexico City my personal favorite place in Mexico. Really, it is not fair to compare Veracruz with any other Mexican state because it is unlike any other Mexican state. The image of Veracruz is not what most people would imagine when they think of the stereotypical Mexico. Instead of deserts there is tropical jungles pouring ...

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