General Heriberto Jara International Airport: where to stay, areas…

Heriberto Jara airport is on the south-western outskirts of Veracruz, along the road to Xalapa: there is no train or direct bus, but the official AGP and Trans Avion taxis have a counter at the exit and cover both the historic centre and Boca del Río in about 15-25 minutes. Those who want the colonial port and the Zócalo should go for the historic centre, while those looking for a beach and more modern hotels find the city's higher-end selection in Boca del Río, a few minutes further south; staying close to the airport only makes sense for short layovers or very early departures.

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.

Pros

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

Cons

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 in this area

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.
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.

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Historic Centre

City 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.

Pros

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

Cons

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

Recommended hotels in this area

Holiday Inn Express Veracruz Centro Histórico by IHG: 3 minutes on foot from the Zócalo and the port, 7 from the Malecón; outdoor pool in an inner garden, rare in the historic centre.

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Boca del Río

Neighbourhood · 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.

Pros

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

Cons

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 in this area

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.
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.
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.

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