Gastronomic tour of Catemaco and the Los Tuxtlas Area in Veracruz

Catemaco and the surrounding area is one of the most beautiful places in Mexico with some of the best food in all of Veracruz and maybe Mexico.  No wonder that ancient Mexicans thought that this was the paradise where all good souls went to rest and play for all eternity.
This weekend we are featuring a [...]

The Food of Coastal Veracruz

Costillas con Longaniza Photo by Laurie Smith LSmithPhotos.com

The food of coastal Veracruz
Chef’s specials October 9, 2009 to October 12, 2009
Sopa
Huatape de Camarón
Huasteca style shrimp soup stew with green chiles and masa dumplings
10.00
Antojitos
Crepas de Mariscos
Thin crepes filled with shrimp, crabmeat and tilapia fish. Served with
creamy tomatillo sauce and topped with white cheddar cheese
12.00
Tamal de Camote
Corn [...]

The food of Catemaco: The place where ancient mexicas thought paradise was

When people ask me what the most beautiful place in Mexico is,  I look at them and say you’ve got to be kidding.  Mexico is a beautiful country with scenery and  attractions to please every taste and every mood.  I can’t narrow it down to one.  However, if they ask me what the most beautiful [...]

Are you giving any cooking lessons in the New York City area?

Thanks to all of you who attended my class last week.  I had  great time doing it and hope that you enjoyed it too.  I realize now that we were too a,bitious and next time we won’t try to cover as much territory. Any suggestions are appreciated. I’d love to do them on a regular [...]

Where to Stay – Veracruz

PORT

Tlacotalpan photograph courtesy of the Mexico Tourism Board
(Please check rates as they may change in high season)
Fiesta Americana
Prol. Blvd. Manuel Avila Camacho S/N
Fraccionamiento Costa de Oro, C.P. 94299. Boca del Río, Veracruz.
Tel. (229) 989 89 89
Fax. (229) 989 89 06
For reservations in the U.S.: please call 1880-fiesta1
Hotel Lois Calzada Ruiz Cortines
John Waters meets Alice in [...]

Where to Eat – Veracruz

Photograph ©Manu Bastien www.manuphotos.com

Las Brisas del Mar
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in all of Veracruz. Tomasita Hernandez Melendez opened her kitchen to me and shared many of her wonderful recipes with me.
Zamora No. 310
Corner of Juarez Boca del Rio,
Veracruz Mexico
Phone: (29) 86-2171
Riviera Pardinos
Gutierrez Zamora 40
Boca del Rio, Veracruz
Tel: 229 986 0135
El Varadero Zamora
This is [...]

Veracruz – Travel Tips

…See ADO bus pass
…You can rent a car at Taxi de lujo y confort
…- Car and driver – 29) 372403
…Rates: Med. $2,500.00 pesos per day
…$5,687.92 pesos per week
Suburban Rental Oasis (Xalapa) (28) 157971 In this case rates are per day including driver
Rate: Suburban $2,500 pesos
Top photograph courtesy of Mexico Tourism Board

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Traveling within the State

…See ADO bus pass
…You can rent a car at Taxi de lujo y confort
…- Car and driver – 29) 372403
…Rates: Med. $2,500.00 pesos per day
…$5,687.92 pesos per week
Suburban Rental Oasis (Xalapa) (28) 157971 In this case rates are per day including driver
Rate: Suburban $2,500 pesos
Top photograph courtesy of Mexico Tourism Board

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Tour Operators – Veracruz

There are many good tour operations in different parts of the state that I can recommend wholeheartedly.
Victor Agustin Benitez
Victours-Xalapa
Hotel Posada Xallapan
Ave Ruiz Cortines
No 1205 Xalapa- Veracruz
Tel 012 812 0081
012 818 5461
E-mail: victoragustinben@hotmail.com
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In the Los Tuxtlas and Lake Catemaco area:
Teresa Contreras
Onta de Catemaco
Tel/Fax (294) 30808

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The Bus – Veracruz

The bus from Mexico City on several carriers:
ADO sells a BusPass good for unrestricted travel on any of their routes within a determined time period. Available through any travel agent outside of Mexico.
Rates “BUSPASS”:
7 Days – $ 80.00 USD
14 Days – $125.00 USD
21 Days – $180.00 USD

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