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Local Sights


Nearby Sights

La Antigua
Directions 15 miles north of Veracruz
Description A small fishing village where Cortes landed with his troops in 1519. The remains of Cortes' headquarters and La Ermita, the first church built on Mexican soil, can be seen and explored.


Laguna de Catemaco
Directions Some 60 miles south of Veracruz and Boca del Rio.
Description A large lake surrounded by dormant volcanic hills. It is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Mexico and contains the islands of Tenapi and Agaltepec. Popular local tales state the best witch-doctors in Mexico come from this area.


Zempoala
Directions About 25 miles north of Veracruz and Boca del Rio.
Description An archeological site covering approximately three square miles considered to be the last capital of the Totonaca Empire.


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Based on information contained in the Mexico Travel Database on October 31, 2011
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