Located 421 kilometers from Xalapa. Coatzacoalcos takes its name from the words Cóal “snake” and zacualli “where something is kept or hidden”. Today is a modern city famous for its petrochemistry. In this port you will be able to carry out many different aquatic sports as swimming and fishing, whether in the water of the river or in those of the sea.
Location:
It is located in the south zone of the State, Its approximate distance by highway to the capital of the state is of 420 Km. It located 280 kilometers far from the city of Veracruz.
Climate:
Its climate is tropical-hot with an average temperature of 25,6 °C.
Activities:
A place of nearby natural beauty exists its called The Barillas, where diverse aquatic sports can be practiced like the fishing and swimming, you can also can take a trip by boat to the lagoon that has conecction with the sea.
Coatzacoalcos river:
Coatzacoalcos is a river port, the Coatzacoalcos river is one of the most important rivers in mexico, many big ships arrive to the Port to transport oil and other important products, it is favorable for the practice of aquatic sports too.
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