Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas, Veracruz: Almost Paradise by Richard Ferguson

The arch at the entrance to the city of Catemaco says "Escape to Paradise!" Catemaco is both a town and a lake in the region known as Los Tuxtlas, in southern Veracruz state. The area is ... read more

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Two weeks in Veracruz: a travel diary by David Frost

I was the only passenger they patted down looking for AK47s and rocket launchers. The sombrero made me look like Clint Eastwood. I'm sure that's what it was.

Link to clickable interactive map of Veracruz, Mexico by Tony Burton

Clickable interactive map of Veracruz, Mexico: Veracruz, Xalapa read more

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The state of Veracruz, Mexico - resource page

The Mexican State of Veracruz brings to mind beautiful Gulf of Mexico waters, steamy jungles and mouth-watering ocean-fresh seafood. The State of Veracruz is all this and more. The following articles... read more

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Fish in Spicy Tomato Sauce: Pescado a la Veracruzana by Karen Hursh Graber

This is one version of the Veracruz classic traditionally made with huachinango, red snapper. It has everything you could want in a healthy Mexican dish -- bright flavors and lean protein, without sacrificing regional authenticity. read more

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Fish in Red Pipian: Pescado en Pipián Rojo by Karen Hursh Graber

The mountains of northern Puebla and Veracruz are blessed with an abundance of freshwater fish. The combination of fish and pipian is unusual but delicious, and any firm fleshed white fish can be use... read more

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Chicken in Sesame Seed, Pumpkin Seed and Chile Sauce: Tlatonile de Pollo by Karen Hursh Graber

This sauce originated in Huatusco, in north central Veracruz. Comapeños are very small, dried red chiles abundant in this region. You can substitute chiles de arbol for the comapeños, but I rec... read more

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Mashed plantains with pork rinds: Machuca de platano con chicharrones by Karen Hursh Graber

This variation on traditional machuca uses crispy chicharrones (pork cracklings), which give a good texture to the dish and impart the taste of pork without having to use the traditional lard. read more

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Plantain empanadas with picadillo: Empanadas de platano by Karen Hursh Graber

This recipe is adapted from Alquímias y Atmósferas del Sabor, by Doña Carmen Titita Ramírez, proprietress of Mexico City's famed El Bajío restaurant. The plantains should be cooked a day in advanc... read more

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Xalapa - A report by Discussion Thread Forum

Posted by Lee Harrison on Junio 17, 2000 I’ve recently returned from my second trip to Xalapa, and thought I’d share a few thoughts about the area, and my opinion of its suitability as a retir... read more

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Tell me about Boca del Rio, Veracruz by Discussion Thread Forum

My fiancée and I toured Mexico a couple of years ago and used Veracruz as a center for a couple of days. I'll tell you where we went -- if I can remember the names – it was a great trip read more

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A driving tour from Oaxaca to San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque: Part Two by Alvin Starkman

The countryside in Southern Mexico is tropical and beautiful. There are "must sees" all along the way as you drive from San Cristobal de las Casas to Oaxaca. read more

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