Malecon Travel Guide
Veracruz
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Malecon
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
The view was on the one side. The rooms are run down and ours was smelly like drainage. The hotel is nice on the outside and in the corridors but the rooms need an overhaul. It seems that the last time the rooms were renovated was at least 20 years ago. The staff is nice, the location is great as ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Yes
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Royalty
Hotel Delfines
Excelente
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Clean in general, however the towels which were supposed to be white, were grayish. The air conditioner was quite loud and old. Service was really good as well as the location and the food at the restaurant was good too. However, there’s room for improvement…
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Veracruz
So good
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Malecon
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
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.
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.
