Alvarado, a river and town in Mexico, in the state of Vera Cruz. The town is situated on the left bank of the river, about 3 m. from its mouth, and 35 m. S. E. of Vera Cruz; pop. about 2,000. It consists mostly of cane cottages roofed with palm leaves. The country south of the river has numerous plantations of cacao, and produces much rice, both of which articles are sent to the other states of Mexico. There is a dockyard at Alvarado, and a port capable of admitting vessels not exceeding 13 feet draught; and it has considerable commerce with Vera Cruz. The climate is very unhealthy.