What to know
Overview
Playa Penacho del Indio, on the Gulf of Mexico in Veracruz, sits right next to Playa Pelícano. Other nearby beaches include Playa Tortuga (0.9 km) and Playa Gaviota (1 km).
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Veracruz
Playa Penacho del Indio, on the Gulf of Mexico in Veracruz, sits right next to Playa Pelícano. Other nearby beaches include Playa Tortuga (0.9 km) and Playa Gaviota (1 km).
What to know
Playa Penacho del Indio, on the Gulf of Mexico in Veracruz, sits right next to Playa Pelícano. Other nearby beaches include Playa Tortuga (0.9 km) and Playa Gaviota (1 km).
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Last updated: September 2026
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