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Top Attractions in VeracruzA massive annulus -shaped tank filled with sharks, rays and turtles welcome visitors in Acuario de Veracruz. You will also see freshwater and brine fish, reptiles and amphibians, river otters and manatees. For a close encounter with sharks, climb the Tiburoneria, a see-through protection cage that is brought down into a pool of feeding sharks.
Once a naval academy, the Museo Historico Naval is an ideal place to witness the rich Mexican marine legacy. Check out the rooms filled with model ships and weapons. Don’t forget to see the exhibits of the US attacks on Mexico.
Inquisitive types will love to visit the Fort of San Juan de Ulua. Built by Hernan Cortes to prevent pirate attacks, the fort has many mysterious places where a person can easily be lost.
Know about Veracruz’s past right from the pre-Hispanic days at the Museo de la Ciudad de Veracruz. You can also explore city’s music and ethnic roots.
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