BOCA DEL RIÓ ,VER

It is certainly the town with more tourist infrastructure around the state of Veracruz, is located in the bar form Jamapa river flowing into the Gulf of Mexico.

Boulevard of Boca del Rio

History

On arrival of the Spanish, the territory inhabited by the Totonac people was under the rule of the Mexica. The Totonac Xicalango called him 'Canoe Place navigation or gourds, they changed the Mexica Tlapamictlan meaning' Earth Departure 'by the mouth of the river name translated into Spanish, which retains the date' Boca del Rio ', because to their geography. When the Spanish arrived they named Rio de las Banderas as the indigenous inhabitants communicated with them by means of flags. By decree of 26 January 1988 was elevated to the policy of City of Boca Del Rio Villa.

bounded on the north and northwest Veracruz, on the east by the Gulf of Mexico, southeast to south to Alvarado and Medellín.

Boca del Rio was a refuge and headquarters of the conqueror in 1568, when chased by Panfilo de Narvaez by rebel considering the Spanish Crown.

It is now primarily a tourist site. The metropolitan area of ​​Veracruz-Boca del Rio offers a new and dynamic facet that contrasts with the traditional Veracruz, as it has a world class infrastructure with hotels, restaurants and night clubs, modern shopping malls, and even a convention center.

climate

The climate is warm-regular with an average temperature of 25 ° C, its average annual rainfall is 694 mm in 1000.

Traditions and celebrations

Since pre-Columbian times, the religious festivals have been a fundamental part of Mexican life. Catholicism found here a fertile land and an interesting syncretism-sometimes impossible to understand, became the quintessential Mexican identity.

You will be surprised to find, near carnival dates, very conservative people dancing to ask favors from the gods prehispanic hidden behind Catholic saints. If you want to explore this kind of mystical traditions, Tlaxcala and Tepoztlan are required destinations on your trip to Mexico. Looking for something more liberal? Chiapa de Corzo holds a parade where men dressed as women (chuntas), put aside their prejudices and laugh at themselves ... but only for a day, do not forget, the provincial Mexico retains after all a very conservative character.