Swimming
Not one of Mexico's prettiest beaches, but generally calm, and usually warm
Diving
Reef and wreck diving near offshore islands
Hiking
www.amphibian.com.mx organizes spelunking, rock climbing and so on in wild Veracruz state
Walking
Walk the malecon and the Old City, although it's often humid
Kayaking
Some kayaking in the area through local outfitters
Boating
Harbor tours leave from the seawalk of this busy port and navy base
Good Food
Excellent seafood! Huachinango Veracruzana; pompano; fresh and saltwater shrimp; crab, mixed shellfish cocktails; chile chipotle rellenos. Boca del Rio has atmospheric shanties; coffee is native to the region
Art
Excellent photo gallery at Instituto Veracruzana de la Cultura
Club Scene
Mainly locals; clubs mainly south of Playa del Horno
Museums
Tour ruined San Juan de Ulua Fort; city museum & maritime museum
Ruins
Ruins of 16th- through 18th-century San Juan de Ulua Fort
Sightseeing
Aquarium de Veracruz; beaches; museums; lots of free, live music
Spanish School
Several Spanish language and immersion schools
Handicrafts
Not the best folk art
Sporting Events
baseball & soccer teams
Jungle
It's lush and tropical outside this old port city.
Colonial
City center has many beautiful tropical colonial buildings
Ocean
A port city with beaches primarily south of town.
Rivers
Veracruz state known for its many rivers
Town
A city whose central area feels like a town.
City
Creature comforts of a city but hardly big-time
Humid
Break a sweat before breakfast, although ocean breezes help
Single
Not a bad place to meet others
Winter
perfect for a winter escape
Summer
hot & humid
International Airport
Direct flights from Houston; most flights through Mexico City
Remote
Attracts seekers of Mexican culture
Expensive Hotels
Holiday Inn, Fiesta Inn, Howard Johnson
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