Boca del Río, Mexico
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Boca del Río is located 12 km southern Veracruz Anton Lizardo road is on the shores of a quiet lake where shrimp, oysters, crab and crab fishing. The boat rides are unforgettable because they allow watch closely the activity of the fishermen. Located on the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of the River Jamapa, south of the city of Veracruz, this small fishing village is famous for its beaches, the playfulness with which its inhabitants sing jarochos sones and especially for its cuisine based on seafood. Boca del Rio besides being the seat of modern hotels and shopping centers, is also a journey through the history with its old colonial buildings where you can glimpse the past of our country. In turn, the cuisine is characterized by dishes prepared with seafood delicacies like minilla, ceviche, cocktails, and chilpachole crab stuffed fish fillet seafood, which holds the Guinness World Record as the largest world. Playa Mocambo Beach Mocambo, located in the hotel zone just 8 km south of the port of Veracruz, has a gentle surf, and its spaciousness allows the practice of sports, water sports, boating and ride by the seashore. It has palapas, lounge chairs and dining. In the surrounding area you can also find nightclubs and modern shopping malls and even a convention center. To get need take Ruiz Cortines boulevard leading to the hotel area. The Rio Jamapa The Jamapa River, which empties into the Gulf and gives the name to the municipality of Boca del Rio, offers tours where you can admire the natural beauty, flora and fauna. One of the routes is the Little Venice Veracruzana, which passes through the fractionation El Estero, with its imposing residences with access to the river or swamp. In through its quiet canals tour you can appreciate these luxury residences between which they are the ruins of a property that belonged to the Countess of Malibran. You can also visit the Island of Love, where it is said that Agustin Lara and Maria Felix began their romance, plus you can enjoy the famous seafood restaurants are in the area. The historic center In the historic center, also known as the "Heart of Boca" and which still retains its traditional look, located in around important issues such as:. the Municipal Palace, the Zocalo and the Church of Santa Ana in this area that are held traditional festivals, is also You can admire the sunset from the boulevard, visit a seafood restaurant and listen to music from revelers and troubadours in its streets. The gunboat Guanajuato El Canonero Guanajuato is a ship that was for many years the flagship of the Navy of Mexico; and served as a freighter carrying food involved. Today is the only museum ship of the country, opening its doors to the public to know the history of the Mexican Navy and the great memories of his adventures. The interactive museum displays ancient libraries, bridge, bedrooms, dungeons and many fascinating places are of great interest to children, youth and adults, also has a playground for creativity and marine virtual war zone. The entrance fee is 46 pesos for adults and 29 pesos for children up to 10 years. The Nahuatl source The source Nahuatl is another attraction located in the heart of Boca, amid the Civic Square "Benito Juarez" among the central square and the kiosk. Its name means "sound of water" and lives up to the pre-Hispanic roots boqueño people through a display of light, sound and dancing waters. The colorful spectacle offered by the dancing waters of the fountain operates from a program high technology that lets you synchronize emissions jets with light and sound, creating various shapes and flashes that enliven the Civic Plaza while creating awareness about water conservation and traditions. The Museum of Archaeology, the dock flags, the cultural center, the house museum of Agustin Lara and showrooms are other attractions to enjoy in Boca del Rio.
Get There
It is located in the central coastal area of the state, in the coordinates 19 ° 07 'north latitude and 96 ° 06' west longitude, to a height of 10 meters above sea level. It bounded on the north and northwest by Veracruz, east to the Gulf of Mexico, southeast to Alvarado, south of Medellin, the west and. Its approximate driving distance of the state capital is 95 kilometers.
By Road:
From Mexico City to Veracruz there are 424 km. The approximate time is 5 hours and 26 minutes. In air travel is reduced to 55 minutes.