Beach Cazones de Herrera, Veracruz Totonacapan
A small beach village where the Cazones River meets the Gulf, with quiet beaches, mangrove boat rides and seafood.
From Poza Rica: 50 min by car (42 km by road) How to get there ↓
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Where to stay near Barra de Cazones
Papantla, 33 km away, is the closest town with places to stay.
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Day trips and guided outings from Papantla often include Barra de Cazones; with a local guide you can get there without a car.
How to get to Barra de Cazones
- From Poza Rica: about 50 min by road (~42 km)
- 33 km northeast of Papantla
- Nearest airport: Poza Rica (PAZ), 2 h 45 min by car to Papantla
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About Barra de Cazones
Barra de Cazones is a small village at the mouth of the Cazones River, on the Gulf coast north of Papantla and about 45 kilometers from Poza Rica. It has very few permanent residents and in recent years has turned to tourism, but it is still far quieter and simpler than Tecolutla or the Costa Esmeralda.
The village sits between the river and the sea, so you can spend the morning on the beach and the afternoon on the water. The beaches nearby, such as Playa Azul, are long and calm on most days, good for swimming and walking, and there is a reef offshore that draws snorkelers and divers when the water is clear. Boatmen take visitors up the river and into the surrounding mangroves.
Food is the other reason to come: small family restaurants and posadas along the beach serve ceviche, fried fish, garlic shrimp and seafood tamales. It is a good choice for a day trip or a slow weekend away from the busier beach towns.
How to get to Barra de Cazones
Drive from Poza Rica: 50 min, 42 km
Barra de Cazones is about an hour to an hour and a quarter north of Papantla by car: go to Poza Rica and take the highway toward Tuxpan, then turn off to Cazones de Herrera and the coast. Buses run from Poza Rica to Cazones; check locally for onward transport to the beach.
33 km northeast of Papantla
Directions from Papantla on Google Maps
Distances are in a straight line; the road is usually longer.
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Drive times by road from OpenStreetMap, without traffic or stops. Times marked ~ are estimated from the straight-line distance.
Before you go to Barra de Cazones: hours, prices and tips
- Best season
- Cazones holds its town fair June 16–23 each year. Veracruz tourism · checked Oct 2026
- Guide or tour
- Local boatmen offer rides up the river and through the mangroves; the short trip takes about 30 to 45 minutes and can stop at El Farallón islet. Tours: Viator GetYourGuide Zona Turística · checked Oct 2026
Hours and prices change, especially around holidays. Each fact links to where we checked it.
Visiting Barra de Cazones: what to see and do
Swim and walk on the calm beaches near the village, such as Playa Azul.
Take a boat ride up the Cazones River and into the mangroves.
Snorkel or dive on the reef offshore when the water is clear, with a local guide.
Eat ceviche, fried fish and seafood tamales at the family restaurants on the beach.
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Places to stay in Barra de Cazones
Compare hotels, posadas, and rentals in and around Barra de Cazones.
Tours & activities
Day trips and guided outings from Papantla often include Barra de Cazones; with a local guide you can get there without a car.
Rental cars
Pick up a car at PAZ (Poza Rica): about 2 h 45 min by road to Papantla, then 33 km more to Barra de Cazones, on your own schedule.
Flights
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Poza Rica (PAZ), about 2 h 45 min by road from Papantla, the base for Barra de Cazones.
Travel insurance
If you plan on swimming or surfing at Barra de Cazones, check that your policy covers it: some plans leave adventure activities out.
Mobile data
Signal can drop away from Papantla: download a map of the way to Barra de Cazones before you set out, or carry an eSIM with data.
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When to go to Barra de Cazones warm
Barra de Cazones shares the climate of Papantla, 33 km away. The best months to visit are February, March, April, and December.
Barra de Cazones is best for swimming and time on the water in the warmest months (May, June, and July); in the rainiest ones (June, August, and September) expect storms in the afternoon.
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Make Papantla your base
Barra de Cazones is an easy trip from Papantla, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.
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Near Barra de Cazones
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