Puerto de Veracruz is located on the edge of the city.Faced with its beaches is part of one of the most important reef systems Mexico. It has a variety of beaches like Villa del Mar, Playon de Hornos, Gold Coast and Mocambo that are ideal to relax and enjoy the sun. It was the April 22, 1519, when Hernan Cortes arrived in the Veracruz coast of Mexico, where he erected the first City of America, calling the place Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz, so called because the Spaniards landed on Good Friday, the day of the Cruz Nude. Since then, Veracruz was the point between Mexico and ports around the world. Other beaches that can be visited in the Port of Veracruz are: Boca del Rio. It is located only 15 km. south of the city of Veracruz, along Highway. 150. It has ideal beaches for relaxing or practicing various water sports; We recommend enjoy traditional seafood dishes offered at the site. The area has first class hotels, a convention center, shops and exclusive restaurants.Mocambo. It is located 8 km. south of the port of Veracruz. It is one of the most popular beaches and is ideal for a host of water activities or to rest. Antón Lizardo. It is located 23 km. south of the port of Veracruz, near Boca del Rio. This beautiful sandy beach and gentle waves, protects part of the Veracruz Reef System. Its beaches are ideal for various water sports, especially diving in the amazing seascapes offering their reef systems. Sacrifice Island. opposite the port of Veracruz is located. Its name derives from the sacrifices it performed its first settlers. In its waters that protect part of the Veracruz Reef System National Marine Park you can practice various water activities like snorkeling and kayaking.Playa Chachalacas. . It located 50 km north of the port of Veracruz, it is a large sandy beach with waves ranging from strong to moderate; It is conducive to the practice of various water activities. Here you will find large dunes where you can take tours ATV.

Veracruz is located in the coastal plain of the Gulf of Mexico, 405 km from the capital of Mexico City and 109 km from Xalapa by the federal highway 140.

By road:

From Mexico City, the capital, you can take the way Mexico-Puebla-Xalapa or Mexico-Orizaba-Veracruz. The car journey lasts approximately 4 hours. It is recommended not to drive at night. If you do not have a vehicle, opt for the buses covering the route. Transport companies offer their passengers first-class economic and services. In Mexico City must address the units departing from Bus Terminal Passenger Oriente (TAPO), located in Calle Zaragoza 200.

By air:

The General Heriberto Jara Corona Veracruz International Airport receives direct domestic flights to major cities Mexican, like Monterrey, Villahermosa, Merida, Cancun, Mexico City, Tampico, Oaxaca and Huatulco. On-site International Airport, travelers will find the following services: car rental, authorized taxis, public parking, tourist information, hotel reservation , restaurant, snack bar, craft shops and bank branches. In addition to the Heriberto Jara airport in the state of Veracruz two domestic air terminals: El Tajin, in the municipality of Tihuatlán, near the city of Poza Rica; and Canticas in Coatzacoalcos-Minatitlan Cosoleacaque region. Additionally, there are 31 airfields.