Cancun may have the all-inclusive hotels, Puerto Vallarta the golden sand beaches, and there’s truly no beating Cabo’s wellness tourism scene, but this season, it’s Veracruz that’s stealing the limelight in Mexico as one of the country’s fastest-growing destinations. Located on the Gulf Coast, it was formerly one of the most popular beach getaways in …

Forget Cancun and its overdeveloped Hotel Zone, Tulum and the surging crowds of partygoers, and Playa Del Carmen’s American wellness cults: if you’re keen on a deep Mexico cultural getaway while still having plenty of beach time, Veracruz is where you should be headed. Located on a quieter stretch of the Gulf of Mexico, away …

The city of Veracruz is one of Mexico’s most important ports in the Gulf of Mexico. The thriving port has a rich history; it is here where the first Spanish explorers arrived in the early 1500s, making Veracruz the oldest colonial city in Mexico. History buffs, architecture enthusiasts, and foodies have many reasons to explore …