Why go
- State of Mexico.
- Served by Veracruz International Airport (VER).
History
Veracruz, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave, is one of the 31 states that, along with Mexico City, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. Located in eastern Mexico, it is bordered by seven states: Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tabasco. Veracruz is divided into 212 municipalities, and its capital city is Xalapa-Enríquez, commonly called just Xalapa.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (ATR 72, ERJ) · 4 routes: Mexico City, Monterrey*, Tampico, Villahermosa
- Birmingham European VB (737-300) · 4 routes: Cancun, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Reynosa
- Volaris Y4 (A320, A319) · 4 routes: Cancun, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Tijuana
- Aeromar VW (ATR) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Mongolian International Air Lines 7M (D28) · 1 route: Villahermosa
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Veracruz International Airport (VER); 9 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VER has direct flights to 9 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Mexico City, Monterrey, Cancun, Guadalajara, Villahermosa…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Buque a San Juan de Ulua, 3.2 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Veracruz, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.