Veracruz

Veracruz combines a tropical Gulf coastline with a mountainous interior in a way that reflects its position between the Gulf of Mexico and the eastern slopes of the Sierra Madre Oriental. The state extends from humid lowlands and river plains to cooler high country, including the volcanic massif of Pico de Orizaba, Mexico’s highest mountain. Veracruz city’s port has long connected Mexico with the Caribbean and Atlantic world, while the fortress of San Juan de Ulúa stands beside its harbour. Seafood, music and the son jarocho tradition lend the central coast a distinctive cultural identity. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Veracruz.

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