Chiapas, Mexico · North America
Veracruz sits on the route: 5 minutes from Jalisco.
Veracruz is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,062, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Veracruz sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Veracruz to your route.
Veracruz, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Located in eastern Mexico, Veracruz is bordered by seven states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, andRead more
Tabasco. Veracruz is divided into 212 municipalities, and its capital city is Xalapa-Enríquez.
Veracruz has a significant share of the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico on the east of the state. The state is noted for its mixed ethnic and indigenous populations, and its cuisine reflects the many cultural influences that have come through the state because of the importance of the port of Veracruz. In addition to the capital city, the state's largest cities include Veracruz, Coatzacoalcos, Córdoba, Minatitlán, Poza Rica, Boca Del Río and Orizaba.
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Veracruz is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.4042 latitude, -91.9994 longitude.
Veracruz has a population of approximately 1,062 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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