Coatzacoalcos Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
port city in Mexico
About Coatzacoalcos
In the pre-Hispanic era, Coatzacoalcos was Olmec territory, though by the time the Spanish arrived in the early 16th century, the region was dominated by the Aztec. The Spanish settled the area in 1522 under the leadership of Gustavo Sandoval. The town's importance as a regional port grew steadily over the next four centuries. In the 1970s petroleum shipping became an important part of the port business, connecting to the oil fields of Campeche. Four major petrochemical facilities are in Coatzacoalcos. The city is an important connection point between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, though less commonly used than thePanama Canal. Freight can be unloaded from Atlantic freighters in Coatzacoalcos, shipped by trains across the isthmus toSalina Cruz, and then re-loaded onto ships crossing the
Where to Eat in Coatzacoalcos
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴El Brasero
- 🍴Enchiladas el Yaqui
- 🍴La Picadita Jarocha
Where to Stay in Coatzacoalcos
- 🏨Hotel Quitzacoatl
- 🏨Hotel Terranova
- 🏨Hotel Terraza del Sol
- 🏨Los Andes
- 🏨One Coatzacoalcos Forum
Coatzacoalcos Travel Guide Sections
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