Ignacio Zaragoza Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Veracruz Harbour featuring a square or plaza, a sunset and a city

Veracruz Harbour

Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.

Veracruz Harbour
Veracruz Aquarium featuring interior views and marine life

Veracruz Aquarium

Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.

Veracruz Aquarium
San Juan de Ulua Castle featuring heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

San Juan de Ulua Castle

Once the main landing point for new arrivals to Spanish-ruled Mexico, this 16th-century fortress is shrouded in the legends of explorers and pirate attacks.

San Juan de Ulua Castle
Veracruz Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Veracruz Cathedral

Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.

Veracruz Cathedral
Carranza Lighthouse featuring a city, a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture

Carranza Lighthouse

Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay.

Carranza Lighthouse
Naval Historical Museum featuring a square or plaza and military items

Naval Historical Museum

Artillery displays, model ships and portrayals of historic battles bring Mexico’s naval past to life at this modern and informative museum.

Naval Historical Museum

Activities

Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

AU$136
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
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Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio

AU$72
per adult
Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

AU$31
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
5 Attractive With Aquarium And Mandinga Included

5 Attractive With Aquarium And Mandinga Included (in Veracruz)

AU$96
per adult
5 Attractive With Aquarium And Mandinga Included (in Veracruz)
Tlacotalpan Day Tour from Veracruz

Tlacotalpan Day Tour from Veracruz

AU$138
per adult
Tlacotalpan Day Tour from Veracruz
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

AU$43
per adult
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
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Our pick of the best Ignacio Zaragoza Hotel Deals

Hotel Hostal de Cortes

Hotel Hostal de Cortes

3 out of 5
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho, Veracruz, VER
The price is AU$84 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
AU$84
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free parking, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (586 reviews)
"Excellent hotel."

Reviewed on 5 Apr. 2025

Hotel Hostal de Cortes
Hotel Acuario de Veracruz

Hotel Acuario de Veracruz

3 out of 5
Velencia No. 225, Col. Ignacio Zaragoza, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free parking, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and ...
6.2/10 (367 reviews)
"The property was very dirty. There was a leak in the bathroom and no hot water. There was no soap in the bathroom. The floors, the toilet, and the shower were messy. Also, the elevator wasn’t working so we had to take the stairs just to the second floor but it is a tall building not sure if it has ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jan. 2025

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Hotel Acuario de Veracruz
OYO Hotel San Martin

OYO Hotel San Martin

2.5 out of 5
Simon Bolivar No. 70, Esq. Blvd. Avila Camacho, Veracruz, VER
The price is AU$47 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
AU$47
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Harbour are located ...
5.2/10 (207 reviews)
"When I arrived there were no rooms available, the receptionist had a malicious attitude, it is a hotel that shows one thing on networks and when I arrived it is a very different one with dirty and poorly organized areas, when I was going to leave, as if by magic a room appeared, When I went to see ..."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

OYO Hotel San Martin
Hotel Atlantico

Hotel Atlantico

2.5 out of 5
1711 Gabriel Garzón Cossa Reforma, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Harbour are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (65 reviews)
"Nice staff, quite area, hotel needs updating,/painting, room damp, ok for a night or 2. January 2025."

Reviewed on 14 Jan. 2025

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Hotel Atlantico
Veracruz Suites Hotel

Veracruz Suites Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Av. Ricardo Flores Magón 1000, Ignacio Zaragoza, Veracruz, VER
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (202 reviews)
"It was an old building but well maintained and the staff was very nice professional and helpful. The beach was I block away. Look for Marcel restaurant and ask for Enrique!"

Reviewed on 10 Sep. 2025

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Veracruz Suites Hotel
Hotel Maritimo

Hotel Maritimo

3 out of 5
Dr. Horacio Díaz Correa #125, Col. Zaragoza, Veracruz, VER
The price is AU$49 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$49
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Harbour are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (39 reviews)
"Not clean"

Reviewed on 29 Apr. 2025

Hotel Maritimo
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Other neighbourhoods around Ignacio Zaragoza

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Vista Mar

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vista Mar and surrounding area, you can visit Benito Juarez Auditorium and Veracruz Aquarium.

Vista Mar
Carranza Lighthouse which includes a city and a bay or harbour

Malecon

3/5(2 area reviews)

Malecon is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Veracruz Aquarium or Zócalo.

Malecon
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Zona Centro

While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zócalo and Benito Juarez Auditorium.

Zona Centro
Veracruz Cathedral featuring performance art, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

Old Town Veracruz

Waterfront views, historical sites and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Old Town Veracruz. Make a stop by Zócalo or Veracruz Harbour while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Town Veracruz
Naval Historical Museum showing interior views

Faros

If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

Faros
Veracruz Cathedral featuring performance art, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

Los Portales

While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.

Los Portales

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