Happy TravellerWelcome to Tuxpan, a beautiful city located in the Mexican state of Veracruz. With a population of 78,523, Tuxpan is a bustling commercial hub and an important port for Mexican imports and exports. The city is situated on the banks of the Tuxpan River, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico just 11 kilometers downstream. Tuxpan is also home to many smaller outlying communities, including Alto Lucero and Santiago de la Peña, as well as a nearby beachside community.
Tuxpan’s name comes from the Nahuatl language of the ancient Nahuas, meaning ‘Place of Rabbits’. The city has a rich history, including a small colony of former Confederate officers, soldiers, and diplomats established in the 1870s. Today, Tuxpan is primarily a grain port, with a focus on soybeans and maize. The city also has offshore links to oil pipelines, which are used to transfer petroleum products to and from tanker ships operated by Pemex, Mexico’s state-owned oil company.
Tuxpan experiences a tropical climate with warm winters and hot summers, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking sunshine and warmth. The city is easily accessible by road, with the Puerto de Tuxpan able to handle supertanker-sized cargo ships. Tuxpan is also the headquarters for the Mexican Navy’s Gulf fleet, and home port for several warships including three frigates named Allende, Abasolo, and Victoria.
For those seeking higher education, the Universidad Veracruzana maintains two campuses in Tuxpan. The Ciencias Biológicas y Agropecuarias campus offers careers related to the fields of biology, veterinary, and agriculture, while the Contaduría Faculty offers careers related to administration.
Tuxpan is twinned with Niquero in Granma, Cuba, and is a wonderful destination for travelers seeking a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Come and discover all that Tuxpan has to offer!
