Nearly every town in Veracruz already meets at the market. You should too.
While the fresh foods, fruits, and vegetables can seem like a great start to a vacation, there are also an increasing number of services for visitors from all over - at the local market.
Nearly every town in Veracruz has a public market. Some of them are supported by the local government, and many more are not. But all of them descend to us from the historic tianguis of Mesoamerica. These were remarked upon, early, by the Spanish in the 16th century. They remain not just commercial centers for trade, but also important social and cultural focus points for every community you’ll find them in. The public market is a great way to get to know the community and many markets offer cultural and social experiences too. In fact, in many smaller communities, public markets are increasingly serving as informal welcome centers offering friendly advice for visitors on everything from lodging and area attractions to local tours and events. Depending on where you go, nearly every public market has at least some local artisan goods. In heavily visited areas, this can lead to a full-on crush in artisan goods, and even to artisan-only markets. Most of these will include at least some food, too. And we’re not talking about a fast food court either. What a market is supposed to be is such a strong concept that Mexican merchants wouldn’t dream of working where they can’t eat, too. For international visitors, the market can seem like a trip into the past. Some markets are humble. Some have seen better days. But for all of them, Mexico’s commitment has returned, full circle, to smaller dealers, independent outlets, and people with names and faces. They’re names and faces you can get to know, too. With that, you’re trip to Mexico could open up to nearly any adventure you could imagine. The point is, finally, that much of Mexico still lives in close contact with agricultural communities. That’s why so much of the food is so fresh and traditional. You don’t need to book are farmstay to get a feel for it, although they’re increasingly popular in the alt-travel community. Farm fresh food is always as close as the local market, even in big cities. And not only can you pick up produce that’s practically right out of the field, you can also enjoy prepared food that’s just as fresh.
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