Culture and History
The art that defines us
Museums, flavors, and traditions of the port gathered in one place. Choose where to start your tour of Jarocho culture.
Son Jarocho & Veracruz Tradition
Cultural expression born from Indigenous, Spanish, and African heritage, famous for its white attire, rhythmic footwork, and harp and jarana melodies.
Explore Jarocho Culture
Everything that makes the port unique, organized in a mosaic to discover at your own pace.
State Museum Network
From colonial ramparts to contemporary art galleries.
Explore venuesEvents & Activities
View calendarDon't miss anything
What the mosaic doesn't show: the culture happening in the port this season.
The Walled City of Veracruz
Map of Veracruz around 1860, painted by Casimiro Castro. Shows the walled city with its bulwarks, gates, docks, convents, and historic buildings; each number identifies one of these sites.
