Veracruz Mexico 7 Day Itinerary

Title: 7-Day Itinerary for Exploring Veracruz, Mexico

Day 1: Arrival & City Tour

  • Stay at: Hotel Boutique Casa de la Luz, a charming and comfortable option in the historic center. (website)
  • Eat at: La Parroquia de La Soledad for traditional Mexican cuisine. (website)
  • Activities: Visit the Zocalo, Cathedral of our Lady of the Remedies, and Museo de Antropología e Historia de Veracruz. (website)
  • Things to know: Veracruz is known for its vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and colonial architecture.

Day 2: Xochitlán & Tuxpan

  • Transportation: Rent a car or take a guided tour. (Veracruz Turismo)
  • Eat at: El Corral del Mar in Tuxpan for seafood. (website)
  • Activities: Explore the archaeological site of Xochitlán and enjoy the beaches of Tuxpan.
  • Things to know: Xochitlán was an important Zapotec city before the Spanish conquest.

Day 3: Boca del Río & El Tajín

  • Transportation: Continue with your rented car or tour.
  • Eat at: Café de Olla in Boca del Río for breakfast. (website)
  • Activities: Visit the El Tajín archaeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (website)
  • Things to know: El Tajín is famous for its Pyramid of the Niches and Ball Court.

Day 4: Coatepec & Xalapa

  • Transportation: Continue with your rented car or tour.
  • Eat at: El Sobrino del Caserón in Xalapa for regional cuisine. (website)
  • Activities: Explore the city of Xalapa and visit the Museum of Anthropology and History of Veracruz. Also, take a trip to the town of Coatepec and its church, dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe.
  • Things to know: Xalapa is the capital city of the state of Veracruz. It’s known for its beautiful parks, museums, and universities.

Day 5: Tlapacoyan & Paso de las Patronas

  • Transportation: Continue with your rented car or tour.
  • Eat at: La Cocina de María in Tlapacoyan for home-cooked dishes. (website)
  • Activities: Visit the Tlapacoyan archaeological site and the spectacular natural phenomenon of Paso de las Patronas, where women dive into the ocean to pass a rope to fishermen.
  • Things to know: The archaeological site of Tlapacoyan was an important center during the Classic Veracruz culture.

Day 6: Catemaco & La Mariposa Monarca Sanctuary

  • Transportation: Continue with your rented car or tour.
  • Eat at: El Faro del Lago in Catemaco for local seafood. (website)
  • Activities: Visit the magical town of Catemaco and the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Things to know: The Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary is home to millions of monarch butterflies during winter.

Day 7: Veracruz Port & Departure

  • Eat at: El Café de la Ciudad in the port for a final taste of Veracruz’s cuisine. (website)
  • Activities: Spend your last day exploring the vibrant Veracruz Port and prepare for your departure.
  • Things to know: The port of Veracruz is one of Mexico’s main ports, with a rich history and beautiful beaches.