Alvarado

Visit Alvarado; between rivers, lagoons and open sea, a municipality that keeps in its waters and in its people the essence of the most authentic Veracruz.

Located in the south of the metropolitan area of Veracruz, and bathed by the Papaloapan and Blanco rivers, this place becomes a meeting point between history, tradition and unique landscapes.

Named in honor of Pedro de Alvarado, its history is intertwined with the arrival of the Spaniards and with the legacy of generations that have made the sea, the countryside and the cattle, their way of life.

Today, Alvarado is a fertile and generous land where sugar cane (caña de azúcar), corn (maíz), pineapple (piña), mango and coconut bloom, but it is also a destination that invites you to taste its fishing gastronomy, with the flavor of a freshly served rice in front of the sea breeze.

The natural wealth of Alvarado is as vast as it is surprising: the lagoon complex that bears its name, habitat of hundreds of species and source of life for fishermen; the impressive mangroves (manglares) that surround the area; and its light sand beaches such as Isla del Amor, Antón Lizardo or El Zapote, which invite contemplation and rest.

Added to this is the Island of Enmedio (Isla de Enmedio), a paradise in the middle of the Golfo de México, which gives unforgettable postcards to those who visit it.

Walking through the Alvarado zócalo is to feel the warmth of its people, heirs to a tradition that has not been lost over the centuries.

Because Alvarado is not just history: it is identity, flavor and pride.

¡An eternal corner of the Papaloapan that invites you to discover your past, enjoy your present and dream of always returning!