More touring around Veracruz: waterfront, beach, and a visit to Boca del Rio, on the outskirts of Veracruz, where we had excellent sea food, and then enjoyed a new treat: “toritos” – a creamy fruit or nut drink that packs a punch!

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• Veracruz beach Veracruz beach
• Sculpture on the waterfront honoring workers who built the modern port in 1902 Sculpture on the waterfront honoring workers who built the modern port in 1902
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On the beach is the famous Veracruz Aquarium, a first-rate treat. Lois and I agreed that the only aquarium we recall that is better is the #1 rated Monterrey Bay Aquarium.

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