Hotels
Our main recommendation is the City Express by Marriott Veracruz:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=City+Express+by+Marriott+Veracruz
This hotel is conveniently located very close to the conference venue and, importantly, will provide a daily shuttle service to and from the USBI for conference participants.
In addition, you may wish to consider the following nearby hotels:
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Boca del Río:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fiesta+Inn+Veracruz+Boca+del+Rio
Hilton Garden Inn Veracruz Boca del Río:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hilton+Garden+Inn+Veracruz+Boca+del+Rio
Four Points by Sheraton Veracruz:
https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Four+Points+by+Sheraton+Veracruz
These hotels are located in the Boca del Río / Veracruz area, which is the main hotel zone of the city and is well connected to the conference venue.
There are also many good options in downtown Veracruz and nearby areas; however, reaching the venue from those locations by taxi might take from 20 to 30 minutes when there is traffic.
Restaurants
The gastronomy of Veracruz is characterized by a rich fussion of differents flavors, indigenous traditions and others cultures. It is known for its intensive use of fresh seafood, aromatic herbs, citrus fruits with iconic dishes as pescado a la Veracruzana, arroz a la tumbada and chilpachole.
Our recommendations where you can find a variety delicious of dishes or tipical food:
Mariscos Villa Rica Mocambo https://maps.app.goo.gl/MhTV4aZ8vJEBAzDW6?g_st=aw
Gran Café de la Parroquia 200 años. https://share.google/Lpmgnjp2azUhN4Q00
Los Farolitos https://maps.app.goo.gl/YmroNf52s9ybWfRLA?g_st=aw
La Luna Sul Mare https://share.google/w27Gq4eXkh1rUVS5k
Madison Grill Boca del Río. https://share.google/05rXinyNhVwj65yaZ
Places of interest
Sightseeing and entrertainment:
Malecon (Veracruz Boardwalk) The heart of social life in the city. It is ideal to walk on the afternoon to see the sea, the sunset and admiring the big ships. https://share.google/kagdvaiHQGHR7CcJf
Aquarium It is one of the bigger aquariums in Latin America. It is famous for your shark, manatee and penguin exhibits. https://share.google/PVB3CXuYHVapHmjN4
Zocalo and Portales de Lerdo The perfect place to listen and enjoy to live marimba music and watch locals dance danzón on the weekend. This is the principal place to meeting social in the historic downtown. https://share.google/NUJattR7eo6OXucuj
History and Culture:
San Juan de Ulúa Its a historic fortress and former prison, buit starting in 1535 using coral stone. It served as a defensive bastion against pirates. Over time, it served as a customs house, a storehouse of riches and a fared prision. Today it is an emblematic and amazing museum https://share.google/T0YyNmf15pZ0zqp8e
Naval Historic Museum This museum show about the maritime history of Mexico, a source of national pride and cultural heritage. https://share.google/vbA99VYwjrviEq5Kp
Baluarte de Santiago Museum This is a historic monumet that was a part of the old wall that protected the city in colonial times. https://share.google/yrNNKmkqQbPWGHwNo
Traditional Gastronomic:
Coffe ritual in the Gran Cafe de la Parroquia de 1808 You cant leave to Veracruz without visiting this place. You should get a tradicional café lechero. The tradition dictates tapping the glass of coffe with your spoon to the "lechero" (milkman), who will come and pour the hot milk from above.
Malecón Ice cream Try a tradicional and artisanal ice cream güero güera with local flavors like a coconut, mamey, guanabana, mango or nanche while you walking alog the boardwalk.
Typical Dishes You can taste for Huachinango a la Veracruzana (the state´s emblematic fish), arroz a la tumbada, or a crab chilpachole.
Nearby getaways:
Cancuncito Located 30 minutes by boat from the port. It´s a Coral reef reserve with crystal-clear waters, perfect for snorkeling in an environment like the Caribbean. https://share.google/OECwMImWtHxOd4yDE
Tlacotalpan Known as "The pearl of Papaloapan" It is a beautiful magical town and World Heritage Site (UNESCO). It´s famous for their arquitecture, grastronomy and music.
Anthropology Museum of Xalapa This museum is considerered the second most important archaeological site in Mexico. It houses and impressive collection of the Olmec, Totonac and Huastec cultures. https://share.google/tXesFHuxshxFtyyxe