Veracruz Visit Report.
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51,250 sqm flat lot.
Located at the exclusive Riviera Veracruzana area.
90 m Gulf of Mexico front.
Airport at 30 min drive. Legal documents up to date.
$7,687,500 USD. *
Of the four properties visited this is the best option considering location, characteristics and price, being the 90 m beachfront the only handicap, as it is slightly narrow.
It has an easy access through Riviera Veracruzana Boulevard, an important 12 km long coastline road with exclusive residential and commercial infraestructure that has been projected to give Veracruz a more ambitious face.
Located at this spot, aside from attracting new tourists, a Silversands Hotel would immediately become a reference for local people looking for luxury options to celebrate their events or just to socialize in a space that will change their perspective.
*Note. The day before my visit I was warned the price had changed. In my first report I placed it at $5,125,000 USD since that was what I received first. I was told they had not changed price in a long time and still $7,687,500 USD it is a fair price compared to the area average, which is true, but it is still a considerable raise.
3,450,000 sqm lot.
Located at Alvarado.
3 km Gulf of Mexico waters front, 0.5 km facing Papaloapan River in the back (second front).
Impressive, a paradise itself.
Airport at 1 hour 20 minutes drive. Legal documents up to date.
$21,000,000 USD.
No words to describe this property. It is breathless!!!
Two fronts. One is the 3km Gulf of Mexico waters and the other one is the 0.5 km Papalopan River. You can actually make a circuit as to start from the river and after half an hour you will be finishing your boat ride at the ocean side.
I don´t know how many properties can exist that can offer such an experience, but being realistic, it´s not as close to the city as I would prefer, since for a project in Veracruz I consider very important to make locals feel active participants of the main goal, which is to impulse Veracruz as a prime destination and being close to the facilities is central.
Veracruz 3. (Dismissed)
58,000 sqm flat lot.
Located at the exclusive Riviera Veracruzana area.
300 m Gulf of Mexico front.
Airport at 30 min drive.
Legal documents pending.
$25,000,000 USD.
Although it has a very interesting beachfront, this property has legal details pending, aside from a stretch and curvy street to get to the sea and entrance level that would cause trouble for visitors and providers.
Veracruz 4. (Dismissed).
Media.
The following are just two of many media articles placing Veracruz as an important tourist destination, having the infraestructure and human resources, there is no doubt this heavinly location is one to take into serious consideration. As said before, for some reason it is still missing the high-end hospitality investments, which makes it a rare case of opportunity to attract tourists in seek for luxury experiences.
Los logros del turismo en Veracruz motivan a viajar, mira por qué
Veracruz, es el quinto estado con mayor afluencia turística – La Jornada Veracruz
Eduardo.
Veracruz According to Grok.
Veracruz is an intriguing wildcard, and I see why you’re considering it despite its status as a more “consolidated” destination. Here’s how it might fit—or challenge—Sawiris’s vision:
- Untapped Luxury Niche: You’re absolutely right that Veracruz lacks high-end hotels despite its rich offerings: a historic port city with a vibrant cultural scene, beaches, and proximity to natural attractions like the Cofre de Perote volcano. It’s surprising no one has taken the plunge on a luxury resort there, which could make it a bold move for Sawiris to be the first.
- Airport Access: Veracruz International Airport (General Heriberto Jara) is just 10-15 kilometers from the city center, making it even more convenient than Progreso for air travel. This ticks his airport proximity box nicely.
- Competition Concern: While not as overrun as Cancún or Los Cabos, Veracruz does have an established tourism scene, especially domestically. It’s busier than Progreso, with more mid-range hotels and urban bustle. Sawiris might see it as less “undiscovered” than he prefers, but the absence of luxury competitors could still make it viable if pitched as a market gap.
- Potential Draw: The blend of history (e.g., San Juan de Ulúa fortress), seafood culture, and Gulf Coast beaches could appeal to his taste for “unique locations.” A Silversands here could elevate Veracruz into a new tier, attracting international jet-setters who currently overlook it.
The challenge with Veracruz might be convincing Sawiris that it’s not too consolidated. You’d need to highlight specific areas—like quieter coastal stretches outside the city (e.g., Boca del Río)—where a Silversands could feel exclusive rather than crowded.