Veracruz is a long, humid state on Mexico's Gulf Coast, stretching from the tropical port city of Veracruz to the cool highland capital of Xalapa and the volcanic slopes of Pico de Orizaba. It blends Spanish colonial history, Afro-Caribbean and son jarocho music culture, Totonac and Olmec archaeological heritage, coffee country around Coatepec and Xico, and one of Mexico's busiest working ports.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Gran Hotel Diligencias
A historic five-star hotel dating to 1794 that faces the Plaza de Armas, the cathedral, and the government palace in the heart of the port city, with a rooftop pool and full-service spa.
Camino Real Veracruz
A beachfront luxury resort on the Boca del Rio coast, with direct sand access, an outdoor pool, and extensive business and event facilities.
Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz
A large flagship beachfront resort in Boca del Rio's Costa de Oro district, with multiple pools, a private beach stretch, and the area's largest convention facilities.
AC Hotel Veracruz
A modern design-focused hotel in Boca del Rio's Playa de Oro area, with a rooftop pool and minimalist rooms aimed at business and leisure travelers alike.
Posada Coatepec
A colonial hacienda-style boutique hotel on Coatepec's main square, with rooms around interior courtyards and easy access to the region's coffee farms and waterfalls.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Villa Rica Mocambo
A long-running seafood institution on the Boca del Rio waterfront, known for its arroz a la tumbada and whole grilled fish served on a terrace facing the Gulf.
Gran Cafe de la Parroquia
The port city's most iconic cafe and restaurant, serving lechero coffee, seafood, and regional dishes on the waterfront since the 19th century, with roving musicians in the evening.
El Cafetal
A coffee-farm restaurant and cafe outside Coatepec pairing single-origin coffee with regional dishes, set among the plantation's own coffee trees.