General Heriberto Jara International Airport serves Veracruz, a historic port on the Gulf of Mexico and the first city founded by the Spanish on the continent.
It is located only approximately 8 km from the center, an access point to the colonial historic center and the famous son jarocho, the traditional music of the region.
How to get to General Heriberto Jara International Airport
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Average travel time to VER
Parking near General Heriberto Jara International Airport
A small parking area is located in front of the terminal.
Parking costs are typical for the area.
How to get to Veracruz from VER
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Car rental at General Heriberto Jara International Airport
A limited number of car rental operators are available in the arrivals area.
Driver's license, passport, and credit card are the basics; an IDP is added in most cases.
Hotels near General Heriberto Jara International Airport
Airport area
A few minutes by car from the terminal; the City Express Junior is practically next to the airport, the Hotel Arcos Aeropuerto is about 7 minutes away on the Veracruz-Xalapa road.
Best for: Very early departures or short layovers, when you don't want to depend on traffic towards the centre or Boca del Río.
- No risk of missing the flight because of traffic on Avila Camacho or the road to Xalapa
- Lower rates than Boca del Río, handy for a no-frills overnight stay
- Industrial and residential area, nothing to do on foot in the evening
- For the historic centre or Boca del Río you still need 15-25 minutes by taxi
Recommended hotels
- City Express Junior by Marriott Veracruz Aeropuerto A few steps from the terminal, designed for those with an early flight or a short layover; reviews, however, point to a railway line behind the property, with noise when trains pass. View availability
- Hotel Arcos Aeropuerto On the Veracruz-Xalapa road, about 7 minutes by car from the terminal; outdoor pool and in-house restaurant, also convenient for those with a meeting at the World Trade Center in Veracruz, 15 minutes away. View availability
Historic Centre
About 15-20 minutes by taxi from the airport; the official AGP and Trans Avion taxis have a counter at the terminal exit.
Best for: Those who want the colonial port, the Zócalo and the Malecón within walking distance, accepting a slightly longer transfer from the airport than Boca del Río.
- The Zócalo, the Cathedral and the Malecón within walking distance of the hotels in the area
- The historic centre's evening life, between marimba music in the square and seafood restaurants, with no need for a car
- Some properties occupy historic buildings that are no longer recent, with maintenance not always up to standard
- Less choice of high-end hotels than Boca del Río
Boca del Río
About 7 km and 20 minutes by taxi from the airport, slightly less than the historic centre.
Best for: Those who want a beach and more modern hotels, with the Plaza Las Américas shopping centres and the World Trade Center in Veracruz a few minutes away.
- Mocambo beach and the seafront within walking distance of several hotels in the area
- Higher-end hotel selection than the historic centre, with pools and spas
- An area designed for cars, among boulevards and shopping centres: less neighbourhood life on foot than the historic centre
- For the port and the Zócalo you still need 15-20 minutes by taxi
Recommended hotels
- Camino Real Veracruz Right on the beach along Boulevard Avila Camacho, 5 minutes from Plaza Las Américas and the World Trade Center; 156 rooms with a safe and air conditioning, among the best-reviewed hotels in the city. View availability
- Hilton Garden Inn Boca del Río Veracruz Opened in 2014, 108 rooms designed for business travellers heading to the World Trade Center; the property replaced a former NH Krystal Veracruz on the same site. View availability
- Holiday Inn Boca del Río by IHG In the heart of Boca del Río, with an inner garden and a whirlpool tub; among the highest-rated in the area. View availability
Airport services
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Terminal guide
The terminal is sized appropriately for the regional traffic of the port city.
The recommended time before departure for flights is 2 hours.
Map of General Heriberto Jara International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Veracruz the oldest city founded by the Spanish in the Americas?
Yes, it was the first city founded by the Spanish on the American continent, in 1519.
Q. Can you pay by card in Veracruz's traditional markets?
Rarely: markets and small street stalls take almost only cash in pesos, while restaurants and tourist shops downtown normally accept cards.
Q. What is son jarocho?
A traditional musical genre from the Veracruz region, famous for songs like "La Bamba," an integral part of local culture.
Q. How much does a taxi from the airport to downtown cost?
Roughly 12-15 USD, at a predetermined fixed rate.
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