Veracruz
Mexico's oldest and historically most significant port, Veracruz was founded by Hernán Cortés on 22 April 1519 as Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz — the first Spanish settlement on the American mainland to receive a coat-of-arms. The city's Gulf coast location, colonial fortifications such as Fort San Juan de Ulúa, and a food and music culture shaped by indigenous, Spanish, and Afro-Caribbean influences give it a distinct character. The walkable centre has a lively café and restaurant scene and several historic churches.
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- Population428,323
- Nearest water from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
Veracruz: quick answers
Where is Veracruz?
Veracruz is in Mexico.
How do you get to Veracruz?
The nearest airport is Veracruz (VER), about 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Veracruz?
The warmest month is May, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 22°C71°F. The wettest month is September, with about 235 mm9.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Veracruz?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 65 restaurants, 9 cafés and 31 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Veracruz?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Yucatan and Plan del Rio.