Isla de Sacrificios, Veracruz

Name: Isla de Sacrificios
Address: Veracruz, Mexico

#11 among attractions in Veracruz

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Isla de Sacrificios is an island in the Gulf of Mexico, situated off the Gulf coastline near the port of Veracruz, in Mexico. The waters surrounding the island are part of the Sistema Arrecifal Veracruzano National Marine Park. It is currently closed to the public and is under the protection of the Secretariat of the Navy. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 19°10'30"N, 96°5'32"W

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Isla de Sacrificios – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Juan de Ulúa, Acuario de Veracruz, Estadio Luis "Pirata" Fuente, Baluarte de Santiago.

3.5 miNW
Historic fortress on an island
San Juan de Ulúa, Veracruz
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2.1 miW
Aquarium, Zoo
Acuario de Veracruz, Veracruz
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2.3 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Luis "Pirata" Fuente, Veracruz
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3.2 miNW
Museum, Forts and castles, History museum
Baluarte de Santiago, Veracruz
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3 miS
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Playa Mocambo, Veracruz
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3.3 miNW
19°11'53"N • 96°8'9"W
Museo de la Ciudad, Veracruz
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5.2 miS
City
Boca del Río
132 min walk • Boca del Río is a city and municipality located in the center of the Mexican state of Veracruz. The small city of Boca del Río serves as the seat of the municipality. The municipality lies just south of the municipality of Veracruz, and contains a part of the city and city and port of Veracruz.
1.7 miW
19°10'9"N • 96°7'0"W
Casa Museo de Agustín Lara, Veracruz
43 min walk • Museum, History museum
3 miS
Temple
Veracruz Mexico Temple, Veracruz
76 min walk • The Veracruz Mexico Temple, located in Boca del Río in the Mexican state of Veracruz, is the 93rd operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
3.3 miNW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Museo Historico Naval, Veracruz
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3.5 miNW
19°12'1"N • 96°8'19"W
Los Portales, Veracruz
89 min walk • Restaurant, Bars and clubs, Park