Discover Veracruz: A Comprehensive Travel Guide
Veracruz state is a long, thin, crescent-shaped state located along the Gulf of Mexico. It is one of the top three states in Mexico for biodiversity (along with Oaxaca and Chiapas). The state is famous for its beautiful beaches, music, and dance with an Afro-Caribbean influence, as well as delicious seafood specialties. Consequently, it is rich in natural resources and is a leading national producer of coffee, sugarcane, corn, and rice.