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Pictures of Veracruz
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Anchored
An old boat anchored on the beach at Veracruz
Ambulant Sales
A young lady sells traditonal Mexican clothing to passers-by
The Lighthouse
One of the city's landmarks just off the main promenade
Colonial Archways
Downtown, the architecture is truly colonial
Cathedral
The city's cathedral, just off the main sqaure
Bicycle
A small wooden pier just off the main promenade at the south end of town
Government Palace
Side view of the Palace; outside, locals wait to lobby their elected officals as part of a community improvement program
Train Station
The train station building viewed from the south side
San Juan Ulua Fort
The old fort was on an island just off the mainland; today it's connected by a road
San Juan Ulua Fort
View of the fort's main tower
San Juan Ulua Fort
The side wall on the eastern edge: the large anchor rings are solid metal
San Juan Ulua Fort
Passageways underneath the fort
Veracruz Beach
The iconic 'black sands' of veracruz on Mexico's Gulf Coast