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1. El Acuario
For most Mexican visitors, the aquarium is one of the city's major attractions. The largest aquarium in Latin America, with 9 freshwater and 15...
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2. Fort of San Juan de Ulúa
Built to ward off pirates and foreign invasions, the fortress was enlarged throughout the colonial period until it became the massive work you...
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3. Baluarte de Santiago
- This bastion was built around 1635 to defend the port if anyone ever went through the Fuerte de San Juan de Ulua. It is the last standing piece... read more
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4. Cascada de Texolo
- La cascada de Texolo (Texolo waterfalls, x pronounced as sh) is one of the most interesting places to visit if you come to the Xalapa area. It... read more
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5. Baluarte Santiago
Built in 1635, this bastion is all that remains of the wall and fortifications that encircled the city. It was one of the nine original bastions...
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6. Museo Histórico Naval
This museum occupies the building that once housed Mexico's naval academy. Exhibits concern the history of navigation, including nautical paraphernalia,...
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7. Museo de la Ciudad
This small city museum is on the ground floor of a 19th-century building. The exhibits concern the history of the city and its social evolution...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Boca Del Rio. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
