6 unmissable things to do in Tlacotalpan, the most colorful town in Veracruz

Here the seafood are the specialty.

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Enjoy gastronomy

The Tlacotalpan community was part of the Totonaca culture until the arrival of the Spaniards to the Mexican territory. That is why miscegenation can be felt in Gastronomy. In addition the town has various riverside populations dedicated to fishingso the seafood do not fail.

Walk in Plaza Zaragoza

If you visit Tlacotalpan, From this square you can Tour the Church of San Cristóbalwhich has a neoclassical type architecture with a large visible tower at a distance. You can also know the hermitage of Our Lady of the Candelaria, which is decorated inside with a beautiful mural of blue and pink tones, and both its vault and its dome are created with stone and coral.

Visit the Salvador Ferrando Museum

In honor of a great artist originally from Tlacotalpanand in a typical house of the nineteenth century, this site protects traditional furniture, personal objects and much of the work of the famous Veracruz painter Salvador Ferrando, author of innumerable portraits and landscapes of his native city.

The great musician was originally from Tlacotalpan.

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Know the Agustín Lara Museum

To pay tribute to the great musician born in TlacotalpanAgustín Lara, this museum is located. Here you can find newspapers, photographs, trophies, among other objects belonging to the musician. The place also serves as jarocha expression center and a culture house, So it offers ballet presentations, talents youth exhibitions and a Carrizo de Carrizo workshop on wood.

Take photos at the Netzahualcóyotl Theater

This French -style theater was built in 1891, in Tlacotalpan Like a kind of cinema. It is characterized by its European style In combination with local architecture. The main entrance with a cream -colored tone and dark wood touches that are perfect for good photos.