Boca del Río
A seafood hub south of Veracruz, with restaurants lining the river mouth, and beaches and a modern seaside promenade stretching along the coast.
Boca del Río sits at the mouth of the Jamapa River and is effectively part of Veracruz. It is famous for seafood. Restaurants around the river mouth serve huachinango a la veracruzana (Veracruz-style red snapper), seafood cocktails, garlic shrimp, and whole fried fish, often with live musicians performing. Along the coastal avenue are hotels, shopping centers, and a seaside walkway, and the breakwater is a great place to watch the sunset or go fishing in the evening. It is about 20 minutes from downtown Veracruz by bus or taxi.
Opening hours
All day; restaurants approx. 11:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Mocambo Beach
- Veracruz Aquarium
- Mandinga Lagoon
- Baluarte de Santiago
- Naval Museum of Mexico
- Malecón of Veracruz
- Cathedral of Veracruz
- Gran Café de la Parroquia