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 …