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Veracruz:
The State
of Veracruz is located on the Gulf coast with an
extension of almost 45,000 square miles. It is bordered
by the states of Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosi, Hidalgo,
Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas and Tabasco. It's coast extends
425 miles along the Gulf and the climate ranges from
humid, tropical in the low coastal regions to the cold
heights of the highlands and country's tallest volcano,
Orizaba.
Veracruz
is a rich agricultural a state, producing coffee, corn,
beans, sugarcane, tobacco, rice and a variety of fruits.
The state is also highly industrialized and a major oil
extractor.
The
principal cities of the state are the port of Veracruz,
the State capital, Xalapa (or Jalapa), Poza Rica, Córdoba
and Coatzacoalcos.
Places
of Interest and Activities:
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Port
of Veracruz - The town square, Los Arcos and music -
San Juan de Ulúa Fort
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Xalapa
- "City of Flowers" in the rainforests of
Veracruz - The Botanical Garden
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Papantla
- vanilla production and the famous Voladores de
Papantla
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Explore
the archaeological sites of El Tajín and Cempoala
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Catemaco
- Waterfall & Witches
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Rafting,
birdwatching, sea kayaking and other adventure
sports
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