The Beauty of Veracruz
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A brief glimpse of the show.  

  1. Los Jarochos
    Los Jarochos
  2. San Juan de Ulúa
    San Juan de Ulúa
  3. Costa Esmeralda
    Costa Esmeralda
  4. Coatepec, Veracruz
    Coatepec, Veracruz
  5. The Wall, El Tajin
    The Wall, El Tajin
  6. Naolinco, Veracruz
    Naolinco, Veracruz
  7. El Tajin
    El Tajin
The Beauty of Veracruz
And Few Miles Farther 2018 (New Video)
It has been 8 years since my last visit to Veracruz, Mexico. I returned to Veracruz in 2018 on a mission to finish my travel series based on my exploration into a rich part of Mexican culture and traditions.

In this short video I highlight some of the people, places, and experiences I had during my last trip. You will notice some places I visited took me far beyond Veracruz and into Puebla, these places of course are just as beautiful and as enchanting all the same.

I hope you enjoy and I look forward to uploading more videos very soon.

A special Thank you to everyone who helped make my experiences so memorable.

Max & Cristina, Tio Fernado & Dulce, Nelly & Toño, Rosita, Don Robbert, Karlita, Toñito, Tia Lisset & Julio, Avril, y Toda La Familia Colorado
VIDEO GALLERY
  1. Veracruz Vacation 2011 - Day 1
    Day 1 of my 2011 family vacation to Veracruz, Mexico. On our first day in the Puerto de Veracruz we visited the Portales, El Malecon, and the Gran Cafe de la Parroquia. We also have time to take a Bus tour of the Puerto. This was the first time my two brothers Ron and Jon, ever visited Mexico. My wife Denisse and her father Max were our guides on this adventure. We spent 8 days exploring the local culture, food, art, and historical sites. *Music recorded on July 1, 2011 with full consent from both performers.
  2. Veracruz Vacation 2011 - Day 2
    Day 2 of my 2011 family vacation to Veracruz. On our second day in the Puerto de Veracurz we visited the Museo de Cultura, Fuerte de Santiago, and Boca del Rio. This was the first time my two brothers Ron and Jon, ever visited Mexico. My wife Denisse and her father Max were our guides on this adventure. We spent 8 days exploring the local culture, food, art, and historical sites. *Music recorded on July 1, 2011 with full consent from both performers.
  3. Veracruz Vacation 2011 - Day 3
    Day 3 of my 2011 family vacation to Veracruz. On the third day we decided to visit San Juan de Ulua before heading to Coatepec. On the way we stopped by La Rinconada also known as "Garnachilandia" to have local food, and then to El Lencero a beautiful hacienda. Later we were welcomed to Coatepec by family. This was the first time my two brothers Ron and Jon, ever visited Mexico. My wife Denisse and her father Max were our guides on this adventure. We spent 8 days exploring the local culture, food, art, and historical sites. *Music recorded on July 1, 2011 with full consent from both performers.
  4. Veracruz Vacation 2011 - Day 4
    Day 4 of my 2011 family vacation to Veracruz. Day four was all about visiting the small towns near Coatepec. We cruised through San Marcos, and Xico on the way to La Cascada de Texolo. There we sampled homemade liquor that the area is known for and with the help of a friendly local hiker we discovered a hidden trail that led to another waterfall called La Cascada de la Monja. Later on the way back to Coatepec we stopped in Xico to try some very rare tamales called "Canarios". This was the first time my two brothers Ron and Jon, ever visited Mexico. My wife Denisse and her father Max were our guides on this adventure. We spent 8 days exploring the local culture, food, art, and historical sites. *Music recorded on July 1, 2011 with full consent from both performers.
  5. Veracruz Vacation 2011 - Day 5
    Day 5 of my 2011 family vacation to Veracruz. Day five started with an early morning hike to the top of the Cerro del las Culebras to get a beautiful overlooking view of Coatepec. After the hike we were treated to a delicious homemade breakfast. Later we took a drive to Jalcomulco to see the rapids and ended the day at the Cafe Museo discovering family documents on display. This was the first time my two brothers Ron and Jon, ever visited Mexico. My wife Denisse and her father Max were our guides on this adventure. We spent 8 days exploring the local culture, food, art, and historical sites. *Music recorded on July 1, 2011 with full consent from both performers.
  6. Veracruz Vacation 2011 - Day 6
    Day 6 of my 2011 family vacation to Veracruz, Mexico. Day six is all about our visit to Quiahuiztlan, the site of the Cementerio Totonaca and the Cerro de los Metates. This site has a great view of the town Villa Rica with its coastline. My brother Jon, father in law Max and my wife's uncle Pepe were the only ones able to make it to the top of the cerro. Due to heavily raining the day before our visit, we discovered a lot of exposed fragments of ancient ceramic pottery right under our feet on the trail. Everything we found was respectfully given to the grounds official. This was the first time my two brothers Ron and Jon, ever visited Mexico. My wife Denisse and her father Max were our guides on this adventure. We spent 8 days exploring the local culture, food, art, and historical sites. *Music recorded on July 1, 2011 with full consent from both performers.
  7. Veracruz Vacation 2011 - Day 7
    Day 7 of my 2011 family vacation to Veracruz, Mexico. On the seventh day we took in the sights and sounds of the Parque Hidalgo in Coatepec before hopping on a bus to Xalapa. There we visited Los Lagos, the Parque Juarez, and the famous Callejon del Diamante. My brothers finished the day off with coffee at the Cafe Badillo. This was the first time my two brothers Ron and Jon, ever visited Mexico. My wife Denisse and her father Max were our guides on this adventure. We spent 8 days exploring the local culture, food, art, and historical sites. *Music recorded on July 1, 2011 with full consent from both performers.
  8. Veracruz Vacation 2011 - Day 8
    Day 8 of my 2011 family vacation to Veracruz, Mexico. On the last day in Veracruz we spent the day in Naolinco walking downs its famous streets and seeing its twin waterfalls. That night in Coatepec we relaxed at our favorite Cafe La Estacion and walk around the park. This was the first time my two brothers Ron and Jon, ever visited Mexico. My wife Denisse and her father Max were our guides on this adventure. We spent 8 days exploring the local culture, food, art, and historical sites. *Music recorded on July 1, 2011 with full consent from both performers.