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Veracruz - Port

It is worth visiting the port, where a walk along the quayside (Malecón) enables the visitor to observe the harbour activities. There is also the opportunity to take a boat trip to the great island fortress, the Castillo de San Juan de Ulúa, which is a landmark and symbol for the whole city. In 1528 the Spanish began to build the fort, which was intended to protect the coast from pirate attacks, in which aim it was, however, not always successful. In the 19th c. the fortress became a notorious prison with cells which would often be under water at high tides. The island is also connected to the city by a road.

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Baluarte de Santiago
The Baluarte de Santiago is the only part of the old 18th c. city walls which remains. It houses an historical museum with the "Fisherman's Jewels", 35 pieces of pre-Columbian jewellery found by a fisherman in 1976 and which lead experts to wonder whether they could possibly form part of the lost treasure of Moctezuma.
Address
Museo de la Ciudad
Calle Zaragoza 397
Veracruz, Veracruz
Mexico
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close 16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Cost
Adult$ 14.00
All values are in Mexico Pesos
Castillo de San Juan de Ulúa
This island fortress was built to help protect Veracruz from pirate attack. Building began in 1535. This fort was used as a prison by the Holy Inquisition and was known for it's cruelty.
Address
Castillo de San Juan de Ulúa
Veracruz, Veracruz
Mexico
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed9:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Mexican Constitution Day (Día de la Constititución) (February 5)
Mexico - Benito Juárez Birthday (March 21)
Mexico - Battle of Pueblo Day (May 5)
Mexico National Day (September 1)
Mexican Independence Day (September 16)
Mexican Revolution Day (November 20)
Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe (December 12)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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