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Veracruz attractions

  • San Juan de Ulúa Castle, Zona portuaria. Tu - Su, 9:00am - 5:30pm. , the entry fee is 41 pesos (group or student rates are also available). Last fortress of the Spanish Empire, later used as a prision during Porfirio Díaz' government, known as one of the most cruel prisons of that time, you can hear horror stories of torture. The castle is located near the piers. While it is physically quite close to downtown, it is not possible to access it on foot. You will need to take a tour or get there by taxi (this will cost around 50 pesos).
  • Baluarte de Santiago. Last standing part from the wall that used to sorround the old city.
  • Museo Agustin Lara. The former house of famous music writer Agustin Lara, now is made a museum.
  • Downtown. To watch people dance "danzon" a traditional cuban music adopted in Veracruz. You can see the cathedral and enjoy a drink at Los Portales.
  • Boulevard. Walk seeing the see, or run, skate, bike by the boulevard.
  • Malecon
  • City Museum
  • Culture Hause (IVEC)
  • Atarasanas Building
  • USBI
  • Acuarium
  • Villa del Mar

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