What was Veracruz originally named by Hernán Cortés?
Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz
Nueva España
Santa Maria
Cortés City
Answer
Hernán Cortés named the city Villa Rica de la Vera Cruz, which translates to "Rich Village of the True Cross". The name referred to the area's gold and the Christian holy day of Good Friday, the day of his landing.
Test Your Knowledge: The Vibrant City of Veracruz Quiz