ALL, THE MEXICO WE LOVE

Location Guide: Tlacotalpan

TLACOTALPAN WINDOW

Veracruz is the first city founded by Cortés upon his arrival in the American mainland.

Ever since, it’s become a major port state where most of import trades come in to be distributed all over the country. We recently embarked on a trip to discover Tlacotalpan a little known corner of the state recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

TLACOTALPAN CHURCH

Tlacotalpan grew on the shore of the Papaloápan River, one of the biggest and most important rivers in the south of Mexico.

TLACOTALPAN

We visited the old market which dates back to the 19th century. All goods that came in from the river were sold at this market and today it’s a great spot to get some fresh produce or have a traditional breakfast.

TLACOTALPAN MARKET

Fish stores were built along the river bank; they mainly sell shrimp, soft shell crabs and mojarra (a traditional river fish).

TLACOTALPAN FISH SHOP

A religious procession along the town streets.

TLACOTALPAN PROCESSION