Zona Centro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Zona Centro
Popular places to visit

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

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

Malecón de Veracruz
Malecón de Veracruz is just one of the places to see in Veracruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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.

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

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.
Activities

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-Decker Bus

Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Our pick of the best Zona Centro Hotel Deals

Hotel Papagayo

Camino Real Veracruz
"I think coffee should be free and available all the time, like many other places. This is a great place, we love it, just that little detail."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
"awesome place to relax and everything you needed was just steps away"
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz
"1.-Nomponoan agua si no la Pedia 2.-no ponían las Amenidades diariamente 3.-Pague mucho por tener upgrade de la suite gobernador, la mas cara y 2 noches se escuchaban ruidos y al día siguiente aparecían en mi balcón de Jacuzzy botes vacíos de cerveza"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Rivoli Select Hotel
"Definitely will be back."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026