Poza Rica de Hidalgo

Poza Rica has its origin in 1872, when Toton communities established the first settlements on the banks of the El Mollejón stream, a place where there was a "puddle" rich in fish, which gave the site its name.

When you arrive, let the rhythm of Poza Rica envelop you.

Start your journey in its historic center, where the oil past beats hard. Admire the Monument to the Oil Workers and enter the Municipal Palace, where the impressive mural by Pablo O'Higgins awaits you, visual testimony of the working spirit and local identity.

Then, go to La Maquinita, also known as La Burrita, one of the city's most beloved emblems. This locomotive, which once united Poza Rica with the port of Tuxpan, symbolizes the development of an entire region driven by work and energy.

Continue your walk through the spaces that bring the community together: Juárez Park, full of snacks, crafts and cultural expressions, and Plaza Cívica 18 de Marzo, where on weekends you can hear laughter, music and the steps of those who enjoy the city.

If you are attracted to nature, Poza Rica is an ideal starting point to explore the surroundings.

Within walking distance are the beaches of Tecolutla, Costa Esmeralda, Cazones and Tuxpan, in addition to the majestic vestiges of El Tajín, the rivers of Filobobos or the mountains of Tlapacoyan, where ecotourism offers unforgettable experiences.

And when it's time to savor the region, get ready for a unique experience: huachinangos, sea bass, shrimp, jaibas and octopuses prepared with traditional recipes. Be sure to try the chilpachole, the shrimp empanadas, the Veracruzana fish, or the typical appetizers such as zacahuil, bocoles, molotes and tamales. All accompanied, of course, by the fresh flavor of a natural fruit water.

Poza Rica is energy, history and flavor. A city that is renewed day by day, but that retains the soul of its hardworking people and the warmth that distinguishes the most authentic Veracruz.