spaswinefood: Tampico, Tamaulipas to Veracruz, Veracruz

After a restful stopover in Tampico, Tamaulipas we headed south to Veracruz, Veracruz. When we exited Tampico we crossed over the Tampico Bridge, which has been in service since 1988. The Tampico Bridge spans the Pánuco River to connect the states of Tamaulipas and Veracruz.

Tampico Bridge © Spaswinefood

From the Tampico Bridge looking back towards Tampico

We begun a full day's drive through the tropical lowlands. Here are a few photos from Ruta 180 south to the city of Veracruz.

Heading south on Ruta 180

Lush vegetation along Ruta 180

Banana plants along Ruta 180

After a long day on the road we arrived in the city of Veracruz. It took some time to find for a hotel. We settled on a Howard Johnson on the promenade. Veracruz is the oldest, largest and historically significant port in Mexico. It is also a beautiful seaside city. We found the town very inviting. It is a must visit.

We just walked down the street and discover a wonderful restaurant, El Cabrito Español. Once we found it we decided to look no further.

El Cabrito Español Restaurante

It offers both outside and inside seating

The waiter presented us with a number of wine options for dinner. We ordered a Rioja wine, Marqués de Cáceres, Crianza 2007. While we enjoyed our margaritas at the end of the day it was great to set down at the end of day four, with a bottle of wine.