RESTAURANTS & TIPICAL FOOD

PALAPA IGUANA

In this simple but delicious restaurant serves specialties of Veracruz, carrying them as fresh raw fish and shellfish, either in the large open palapa, or along the sea under a nice umbrella. 

MARISCOS OCHOA

Mariscos Ochoa is a seafood restaurant with more than 20 years of experience to delight the most discerning palates with unique and delicious recipes that have been placed on the preference of tourists and locals. It offers live music in the great air-conditioned room for up to 120 people.

SOME SOCIAL ASPECTS FROM VERACRUZ...

Carnival is a big party consisting of 6 colorful parades, which take place along the promenade where crowds of people dance with joy in groups called "Comparsas". Brightly colored, elaborately decorated floats, created by the "Jarochos" (the name for people from the port of Veracruz), pass by with people in fantastic costumes playing music, singing and dancing. 

A LITTLE BIT OF VERACRUZ...

1. Vera Crux= Verdadera Cruz (True Cross)

2. Veracruz borders to the north with the state of Tamaulipas, south to Oaxaca and

Chiapas,  on the east Tabasco and the Gulf of Mexico and west by the states of Puebla,

Hidalgo and San Luis Potosi.

3. Warm humid climate, prevails in 80% of the territory of Veracruz.

4. Three native cultures: the Huasteca, the Totonac and Olmec.

An special place...

Veracruz is a very special state, where you will find beaches, museums,archaeological sites, and a variety of articles that show us the local culture.