Mexico, Veracruz, Toucan native to Veracruz with bright, multi coloured bill.

Mexico, Veracruz, Jellyfish native to Veracruz at the Veracruz Aquarium.

Mexico, Veracruz, Jellyfish native to Veracruz at the Veracruz Aquarium.

Mexico, Veracruz, Jellyfish native to Veracruz at the Veracruz Aquarium.

Mexico, Veracruz, Couples dancing in the Zocalo.

Mexico, Veracruz, Snack seller on Playa Villa del Mar with people on beach and in sea.

Mexico, Veracruz, Marimba players in the Zocalo.

Mexico, Veracruz, Cafe El Gran Cafe de la Parroquia, busy interior with staff carrying trays and preparing drinks.

Mexico, Veracruz, Baluarte de Santiago, historic fort now site of museum with palm tree and flowering shrubs in foreground.

Mexico, Veracruz, Palm trees in the zocalo and government buildings decorated with national colours.

Mexico, Veracruz, The zocalo and government buildings decorated for Independence Day celebrations, with balloon seller and tourists in the foreground, part framed by tree.

Mexico, Veracruz, Cafe con leche, coffee with milk served in glass with saucer and spoon, on table beside sugar canister.