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 Tour and Attractions

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

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
"Breakfast delicious."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
"Very good"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Veracruz Centro Histórico
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Reviewed on 7 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Veracruz
"buena ubicacion, buen lugar y buen trato de las personas"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Hotel Royalty
"El hotel tiene muy buena ubicación, solo que en general se ve un poco ya viejo, incluso el baño de la habitación que se nos asigno es muy pequeño y sus accesorios ya están muy desgastados."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Hotel Delfines
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 City Museum.

Reforma
While Reforma isn't home to many top sights, Villa del Mar Beach and Estadio Universitario Beto Avila are some notable places to visit nearby.
