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With a population of 7,110,214 (2005), Veracruz is the third most populous entity in the country, after the Federal District of Mexico City and the State of Mexico. Population growth has slowed in the state in the last decades, due to lower birthrates and the exodus of migrants, mostly men. Women outnumber men.
Veracruz (Latin American Spanish pronunciation: [beɾaˈkɾus] ⓘ), also known as Heroica Veracruz, is a major port city and municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of Veracruz on the Gulf of Mexico and the most populous city in the Mexican state of Veracruz.The city is located along the coast in the central part of the state, [3] 90 km (56 mi) southeast of the state capital Xalapa.
14,279. Veracruz, Mexico. Though lacking the breezy ambiance of most Mexican resort towns, Veracruz offers a gritty glimpse into life on the Gulf. Afro-Caribbean rhythms collide with colonial architecture in the lively town plaza, while the Malecon boardwalk stretches along one of the busiest ports in Mexico. Read more.
Veracruz, city and port on the Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz estado (state), east-central Mexico. It is an important domestic tourist destination, particularly attractive to weekend visitors from Mexico City. Veracruz is noted for its colonial-era buildings, indigenous cultural influences, and regional cuisine.
Nov 2, 2023 · Map of Veracruz, Mexico. 10. Coatepec [SEE MAP] Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Madre, the laidback town of Coatepec is a lovely place to visit that is known for one thing and one thing only – coffee. Surrounded by endless farms, coffee plantations, and cloud forests, the town has long produced some of the best coffee in the country ...
Veracruz es una ciudad mexicana, cabecera del municipio de Veracruz, situada en el Estado de Veracruz.Forma parte de la zona metropolitana de Veracruz. [6] [7] Tiene el segundo puerto marítimo comercial más importante de México.En 2020 contaba con una población de 405 953 habitantes, siendo la ciudad más poblada del estado, superando a Xalapa, la capital del estado.
Oct 6, 2024 · Veracruz is bounded by the state of Tamaulipas to the north, by the Gulf of Mexico to the east, and by the states of Tabasco and Chiapas to the southeast, Oaxaca to the southwest, and Puebla, Hidalgo, and San Luis Potosí to the west. The state capital is Xalapa (Jalapa; in full, Xalapa Enríquez). Veracruz is shaped like a crescent, stretching ...
May 26, 2023 · Veracruz City boasts a moderate crime rating of 57.61, with some locals concerned that crime has been on the rise in the last three years. To get more of an understanding of the numbers, we can compare this to crime ratings in other Mexican and US cities. Merida is the safest city in Mexico and it has a crime rating of just 25.16.
Jul 11, 2024 · 2. La Antigua. Other great attraction in Veracruz, Mexico, is the historic town of La Antigua, located less than 30 kilometers away from the port city. Between 1519 and 1525, the first settlement of Spanish colonizers in continental America changed location several times and finally settled in the current La Antigua.
Oct 29, 2024 · Veracruz is the oldest city in Mexico. With a history dating back over 500 years, Veracruz holds the distinction of being the first Spanish settlement in Mexico. The state of Veracruz is located in the eastern part of Mexico. It stretches along the Gulf of Mexico coastline, offering stunning views of the ocean and access to beautiful beaches.
