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Veracruz
Mexico
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Overview
Taking up much of Mexico's Gulf coastline, the long and diverse state of Veracruz is where the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs began. It was also the cradle of the aptly named Veracruz Mesoamerican culture at El Tajín and is home to Mexico's highest peak – soaring, snowcapped Orizaba.
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Covering most of Mexico’s Gulf coast, the state of Veracruz packs in a range of sights and outstanding natural diversity.
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