With a strategy focused on offering more complete, accessible, and dynamic experiences, the municipality of Orizaba has strengthened its tourism offerings for the 2026 Easter season, focusing on integrating its main attractions into packages designed for both visitors and locals. The Tourism Department announced that starting this holiday period, new systems will be implemented to […]
Orizaba prepares for its sixth Via Crucis by bicycle this Holy Week
During Holy Week, the city of Orizaba is preparing for the sixth annual Stations of the Cross by Bicycle, an event that blends Catholic tradition with cycling and has become one of the most representative in the region over the years. According to the organizing civil association, “BiciOri Paz y Bien,” the event will take […]
For $200 you can eat like a king at these 4 places in Orizaba, Veracruz
Do you like to eat like royalty? If you’re visiting Orizaba, in the Veracruz region, then you can’t miss these four places brimming with delicious dishes with authentic Mexican flavor for just 200 pesos (or less!). These are El Atacadero, Restaurante 1925, La Borda, and Sabor a mi Tierra, all offering tasty treats. Restaurante 1925 […]
More than 200 migrants found crammed into a trailer in Veracruz
Authorities found 229 migrants crammed into a trailer in Xalapa, Veracruz, on Monday, according to state Undersecretary José Manuel Pozos. The official stated that the migrants were from Central America and that the vehicle was traveling through Puente Nacional, a municipality located about 50 kilometers from Xalapa, the capital of Veracruz, when it was intercepted […]
Safe Corridor 2026 operation implemented on route to Puerto Peñasco for holiday season
With the increase in visitors during the holiday season, the Sonora State Government launched Operation Safe Corridor 2026 on the Sonoyta-Puerto Peñasco highway, one of the main access routes to the tourist destination. The strategy is led by the State Civil Protection Coordination (CEPC), which deployed three units and eight personnel to conduct continuous patrols […]
American woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for abusing a minor in Veracruz
US authorities reported that a 29-year-old woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual offenses committed against a minor in the state of Veracruz. Today, the US Department of Justice announced the sentence against Anika, originally from Gonzales, Texas. The defendant pleaded guilty on December 10, 2025, to conspiracy to […]
Find out which road sections in Veracruz have closures, disruptions, and reopenings this Monday
A new road closure was reported by the National Guard in the northern part of the state, this time on the Poza Rica–Veracruz highway, at kilometer 63+000, where traffic was completely halted due to the presence of people at the scene. According to federal authorities, this point is located on a strategic stretch connecting the […]
Snowfall in Cofre de Perote continues this Tuesday.
As of 4:00 PM this Tuesday, snowfall continues on Cofre de Perote volcano in Veracruz, marking the fourth snowfall of the 2025-2026 winter season in this mountainous region. According to Jessica Iveth Luna, head of the Hydrometeorology Center of the National Water Commission (Conagua), weather conditions have favored the persistence of the snowfall, attracting visitors […]
Restructuring of the Córdoba-Orizaba bypass; Federal government and business leaders are working on a new route
Following Governor Rocío Nahle García’s announcement of the restructuring of the Córdoba-Orizaba bypass project, the president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE), Luis Cruz Montesinos, indicated that they are now working on a new route, although he added that this time they are considering extending it towards Esperanza, Puebla. It is worth recalling that last […]
Another massacre in the state of Veracruz, this time in the town of El Castillo
Three men were shot and killed in the El Castillo community, in the northern part of Xalapa, a targeted attack that prompted a large-scale operation to find those responsible. The shooting paralyzed the Xalapa-Alto Lucero highway and mobilized all security forces, who arrived after residents called 911 for help. The attack occurred near Río Acuña […]