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Veracruz

Veracruz usually denotes two related entities in eastern Mexico: the state of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave and its largest city, Veracruz. The state lies along the Gulf of Mexico and extends inland into the Sierra Madre Oriental, with a mix of coastal plains, wetlands, and highlands. The capital is Xalapa, while the port city of Veracruz serves as the state’s principal economic and cultural hub.

Historically, Veracruz was established by Hernán Cortés in 1519 as Villa Rica de la Veracruz, becoming the

Geographically, the state features a tropical to subtropical Gulf coast climate, with hot, humid summers and

Economically, Veracruz’s activities center on its port complex, energy, agriculture (citrus, sugarcane, coffee), and manufacturing. Culturally,

Prominent landmarks include the San Juan de Ulúa fortress, the Veracruz Malecón, and the Veracruz Aquarium.

first
stable
Spanish
port
on
the
Mexican
mainland
and
a
key
gateway
for
conquest
and
trade.
The
fortress
of
San
Juan
de
Ulúa
guarded
the
harbor
for
centuries.
The
region
played
a
role
in
the
Mexican
War
of
Independence
and
in
the
1914
U.S.
occupation
of
Veracruz.
a
pronounced
rainy
season.
Interior
areas
rise
into
the
Sierra
Madre
Oriental
and
the
oil
belts
around
Poza
Rica
and
Tuxpan.
The
region
is
associated
with
the
Totonac
and
Huastec
cultures
and
hosts
the
archaeological
site
of
El
Tajín
in
Papantla.
it
is
known
for
son
jarocho
music,
maritime
festivals,
and
a
coastal
cuisine
centered
on
seafood
and
regional
tamales.
The
state
hosts
major
events
such
as
Carnaval
de
Veracruz.
Its
population
is
diverse,
with
urban
and
rural
communities
reflecting
Mestizo,
Indigenous,
and
Afrodescendant
heritage.