Port Description

The Port of Veracruz is on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico in south-central Mexico a little over 300 kilometers east-southeast of Mexico City. The Port of Veracruz is the main seaport on Mexico's east coast and a communications center for the State of Veracruz. Located about 240 kilometers southeast of the Port of Tuxpan and almost 400 kilometers southeast of the Port of Tampico, the port is the backbone of the city's economy. It is also an important fishing port where sports fishing and water sports are popular. Built on a low, hot beach, it's about 15 meters above sea level. In 2005, over 702 thousand people lived in the Port of Veracruz urban area.

The Port of Veracruz is hot and humid, and it is a popular tourist destination, especially for residents of Mexico City. With many buildings from the colonial period, traditional indigenous culture, and distinctive regional cuisine, the Port of Veracruz is well-known for its rich traditions. The streets are enlivened with marimba bands, danzon (a creolized Cuban dance form), and conga de comparasa. A special type of music, son jarocho, developed there (La Bamba is an example). The rich musical culture is complemented by an equally strong tradition of dance.

Port Authority

• Administracion Portuaria Integral de Veracruz, S.A. de C.V.

• Address:Av. Marina Mercante No. 210, 7 piso Col. Centro
•  Veracruz, Veracruz 91700 Mexico
• Phone:52 229 923 2170
• Fax:52 229 932 3040
• Web Site:www.puertodeveracruz.com.mx

Port Description

The Puerto de Manzanillo is on the southern shores of Manzanillo Bay in the western State of Colima in west-central Mexico about 250 kilometers northwest of Puerto de Lázaro Cárdenas. A popular resort city, the Puerto de Manzanillo’s manufacturing and commercial economy is based on natural resources from the waters, farms, and forests in the region.

Shipped from the Puerto de Manzanillo, exports include fish, corn, copra, lemons, bananas, canned foods, wine, lumber, and minerals. Tourists come to enjoy the gorgeous beaches to the north on Manzanillo and Santiago Bays, and resorts are quickly becoming a major part of the local economy. In 2005, almost 138 thousand people called the Puerto de Manzanillo home.

Port Authority

• Administracion Portuaria Integral de Manzanillo S.A. de C.V.

• Address:Av. Teniente Azueta No. 9 Col. Burocrata
•  Manzanillo, Colima C.P. 28250 Mexico
• Phone:52 314 331 1400
• Fax:52 314 331 1400
• Web Site:www.puerto-de-manzanillo.com.mx