Some places of interest that one may travel to by bus, spend some time and return to Veracruz the same day.
North of Veracruz
La Antigua (apx 45 minutes) .. http://groups.msn.com/VERACRUZ-COMbyJONW/laantigua1.msnw
Chachalacas 1 1/2).. http://groups.msn.com/VERACRUZ-COMbyJONW/chachalacas.msnw
Ruins Cempoala (1 1/2).. http://groups.msn.com/VERACRUZ-COMbyJONW/cempaola.msnw
Fallon.. http://groups.msn.com/VERACRUZ-COMbyJONW/fallonveracruz.msnw
Villa Rica, Matates and ruins Quiahuiztlan http://groups.msn.com/VERACRUZ-COMbyJONW/villarica.msnw
Carrazal.. (2 hrs)..
South of Veracruz
Mandinga (45 minutes)..
Anton Lizardo (1 hr)..
Alverado (1 1/2 hr).. http://groups.msn.com/VERACRUZ-COMbyJONW/alvarado.msnw
Tlacotalpan (2 hrs)..