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Veracruz is a
very rich state offering the population from
the northern area a great deal of activities
and attractions, there is where Hotel
Esmeralda is found also. If you’re looking
to submerge into the history and
archaeology; if you love the folklore: if
you’re attracted by the mystic and magic; if
you enjoy from the popular festivities; if
you only wish to rest tanning and frisking
up at the beach; or if you prefer the
adrenaline rush such as the kayak and
rafting activities at the Filobobos river,
then you’ve chosen the proper place.
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Tajin
Was a religious center, made up
by an urban development of 168
buildings; most of the
constructions were designated
for temples, altars, palaces and
ball game forums. The
architectural style of Tajìn is
characterized by niches,
sculptures and low relief.
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Papantla
Speaking of Papantla is about a
city with an enormous historical
and cultural tradition, known
worldwide for its vanilla
production, archaeological zones
and the Tajìn Flyers. Since the
foundation of Papantla only one
ethnic group has prevailed, the
Totonacan; Named that way for
owning the Totonacapan Empire. |
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Tamiahua
The
notorious African influence
among a large part of this
population it revolves into the
colonial times. When Tamiahua
was one of the arrival sites of
African population: its economy
relies on the fishing industry,
which has turned it into one of
the most important fishing ports
around the country. |
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Zozocolco
Located 220
meters high, is a village established
between three mountains, where the thin
tower of its colonial church “San Miguel”
outstands. Here is where the landscape
matches with the buildings of crafted white
rock; almost as if the main streets and the
houses emerged from the middle of a frame of
fruit trees such as chote, jonote, white
espino, cedar, banana trees, pepper bushes
and diverse herbs of medical and consumption
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Each year,
during the week that starts from August 15th
(Asuncion day, Tuxpan Chief) the festivities
take place where the traditional cattle fair
is celebrated, as well as commercial,
industrial and tourist activities are
celebrated; one of the best and the one that
possesses most tradition in the state and
the country. During this fair you can enjoy
from a great number of spectacles, rooster
tournaments, rides and the exhibition of
selected exemplary of regional and
international cattle. |
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The Castillo de
Teayo Pyramid
The origins of
the Castillo de Teayo Pyramid
go back to the 1100 and 1200 years old.
It was funded approximately between 600- 700
AD. The pyramid which is located in the
valley at the center of the district, it
consists by three slanted pieces, separated
by a narrow step. The surface on top is a
square of 23.70 mts and its face is heading
east. There is a small museum with Totonacan
and Huastecan cultural remains, with
influences of the Aztecan and Toltecan
cultures that can be observed here |
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Temapache
Is
a village of pre Hispanic
origins that has the best
churches of Huasteca Veracruzan.
Established under the direction
of Santiago Apostol as some
others from the territory of
Veracruz as well; a construction
of stone from the XVI century
that allows appreciating the
plateresco style introduced by
the Franciscans for a marvelous
manifestation. |
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Coxquihui
The most important construction
is the San Mateo church, which dates from
the XVIII century; made of stone, on its
major arch you see written the date when was
concluded. With a large atrium surrounded by
a wall that gives it a bulwark aspect. A
town dedicated to the commercial industry
that has endured ups and downs from the
agriculture products of the zone itself. |
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Tuxpan
Is a
place with 14 km. of beach long
of golden sand, where the
Mexican gulf offers a flat non
deep beach making it one of the
safest ones in the country.
Venue of celebrations such as La
Regata “Tajin Amigos”; where
beautiful sailing boats leave to
Galveston, Texas, towards the
Veracruz port, as Tuxpan is the
main stop over. Our river honors
itself by the presence of a
great number of boats that visit
us between June and July. |
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