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Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano
Veracruz
About Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano
Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park. It is the largest coral reef system in the Gulf of Mexico. Its high biological richness makes it one of the best destinations for recreation...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
The municipalities of Veracruz and Boca del Río.
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Airport
Veracruz international Airport 'General Heriberto Jara' - Veracruz
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
The Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park is located in front of the municipalities of Veracruz, Boca del Río and Antón Lizardo, the m...
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Transportation facilities
To enter, boats must be hired from authorized tourist service providers in the municipalities of Veracruz, Boca del Río and Antón Lizardo.
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Mobility within the protected area
This National Park is a marine area so the only way to enter is by authorized tourist boats.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
The Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park is located in front of the municipalities of Veracruz, Boca del Río and Antón Lizardo, the municipality of Veracruz has an air terminal and can also be reached by road.
- Transportation facilities
To enter, boats must be hired from authorized tourist service providers in the municipalities of Veracruz, Boca del Río and Antón Lizardo.
- Mobility within the protected area
This National Park is a marine area so the only way to enter is by authorized tourist boats.
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Schedules
Every day of the year.
Subject to weather conditions.
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Entrance fee
$46.23 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Tropical
Protected Area map
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Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Archaeological and historic sites
- Bird watching
Recommendations
- The recommended months to visit are from May to August.
- Cool, sun-protective clothing is recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Interpretive trails
Signage
Lodging near the PA
Bungalows
Cabins
Hotel
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Fast food
Restaurants
Street food
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
The municipalities of Veracruz and Boca del Río.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$46.23 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.
Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.
More about Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano
Interesting facts
The Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Park is made up of at least 28 reefs. Some have reef lagoons with seagrasses, beaches, shallows, ...
Attractions
The public use areas Cancuncito and Isla de Enmedio. There are at least 50 diving buoys for this activity.
Representative species of PA
Elkhorn Coral (Acropora palmata), Staghorn Coral (Acropora cervicornis), American Iguana (Iguana iguana), Black Iguana (Ctenosaura similis),...
You can see more representative species of Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Elkhorn Coral (Acropora palmata), Staghorn Coral (Acropora cervicornis), American Iguana (Iguana iguana), Black Iguana (Ctenosaura similis), Sea Grasses (Thalassia testudinum, Halophila decipiens, Halodule wrightii y Syringodium filiforme), Feather grass (Stipa spp.), Sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera), Baycedar (Suriana maritima)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
The rules are found in the PNSAV management program, but the most important ones are:
1. Do not feed the flora and fauna.
2. Do no...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
The rules are found in the PNSAV management program, but the most important ones are:
1. Do not feed the flora and fauna.
2. Do not handle species
3. Do not leave waste in your sight
4. Use environmentally friendly sunscreen
