Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Veracruz
Popular places to visit
Veracruz Cathedral
Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.
Carranza Lighthouse
Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay.
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.
Bastion of Santiago Museum
Visit the sole surviving fort from Veracruz’s ancient city wall. Today, the structure houses a museum of pre-Hispanic and colonial-era relics.
Zócalo
You can learn about the history of Veracruz when you stop by Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Flea Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Flea Market during your visit to Veracruz. Wander the beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
Our pick of the best Old Town Veracruz Hotel Deals
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
La ubicación es perfecta
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Great location. Rooms are dated. Comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hotel Baluarte
Clean and nice rooms, friendly staff, close to the Zócolo and malecón, and has a pool. I will stay here again next time I visit Veracruz! Only improvement I would appreciate is a jacuzzi.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
everything from receptionist to clean service restaurant and food service. just greait
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Veracruz Centro Histórico
Everything was perfect! The perfect option for our trip
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Highly recommended
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Veracruz
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Cascada el Encanto.
Malecon
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.
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Ignacio Zaragoza
If you're spending some time in Ignacio Zaragoza, Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park are top sights worth seeing.
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 Estadio Universitario Beto Avila.
