16 Facts About Veracruz city

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Veracruz city has a blend of cultures, mostly indigenous, ethnic Spanish and Afro-Cuban.

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The old Compania Terminal de Veracruz city was dissolved in 1988 and the new organization was fully in place by 1991.

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3.

The hotels in Veracruz city are more rustic and traditional; the modern ones are in Boca del Rio, especially near Playa Mocambo.

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4.

Veracruz city is not as popular a tourist destination as many other resort areas.

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5.

Cultural center of the Veracruz city is its main plaza, officially named Plaza de las Armas but commonly called the Zocalo.

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6.

Cathedral of Veracruz city, named Catedral de la Virgen de la Asuncion, is located on the Zocalo.

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7.

Veracruz city stole from the rich and gave to the poor, inspiring songs and poetry such as the verses penned by Rafeal de Zayas Enriquez.

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8.

Veracruz city was sent to the Belen Prison in Mexico City, then to Veracruz.

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9.

Veracruz city was renowned as a seducer of women, especially those who were rich and lonely.

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10.

Veracruz city began his career playing the piano in brothels and later became a bullfighter.

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11.

Veracruz city is primarily a commercial port, but it has some beaches and other sea attractions.

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12.

The Veracruz city has a reputation for being lively, with many people out in the squares listening to music late into the night.

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The Casa de Cultura has a workshops for traditional music and son singers can be heard just about anytime on the main plaza The Veracruz city Carnaval has been celebrated every year since 1866, during the empire of Maximilian I of Mexico.

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Now the Veracruz city has buses, including trolley-replica tour buses that looks like former trams and highlighted at evening.

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15.

Port of Veracruz city is the oldest and largest port in Mexico, deeply important to its history.

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16.

Veracruz city was invaded during conflicts with France and the United States.

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