Faros Travel Guide
Veracruz
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
Top hotels in Faros
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
The rooms should be updated with more outlets for laptops, watches, mobile phones, etc.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
The hotel feels a little bit old, but well maintained. The staff was kind and the food was tasty.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Ruiz Milán Hotel
Room for the price is ok. Staff is nice. Hotel near to turísticos attractions.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel Posada del Carmen
Place was a dump. Now having said that ot was a reasonable value and a place to lay my head. A/C worked fine but no hot water in the shower. By Mexican standards it was fine for a night but if you are expecting a proper squeaky clean fancy hotel room I would move on. The young lady at reception was ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel El Faro Veracruz
Other neighbourhoods around Faros
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.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
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 Regatas Beach or Veracruz Aquarium.
Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zócalo and Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri.
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 Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri.
