Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide

Veracruz

A sign for Museo Naval Mexico with a circular emblem above it.
A statue of a man in a suit standing in front of a large white building with a clock tower.
A statue of a seated figure holding a rifle, with a building in the background.
A vintage typewriter on a wooden surface with a patterned wall in the background.
A museum exhibit with cannons and a large painting on the wall.

Stay near popular Old Town Veracruz attractions

A historic plaza with colonial architecture, palm trees, and a prominent church tower.

Zócalo

9.0/10 (1,904 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

฿271
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

฿677
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz

Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour

฿271
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

฿968
per adult
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

฿1,231
per adult
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Empanadas de Minilla

Veracruz and Boca del Rio Food Tour with Mangroves Boat Trip

฿1,640
per adult
Veracruz and Boca del Rio Food Tour with Mangroves Boat Trip
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Where to stay in Old Town Veracruz

Find the best Old Town Veracruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a large white building, and a port with cranes.

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 Villa del Mar Beach or Zócalo.

A waterfront promenade with a central plaza, a clock tower, and modern buildings.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent tower, a beach, and a clear blue sky.

Salvador Díaz Mirón

While visiting Salvador Díaz Mirón, you might make a stop by sights like Benito Juarez Auditorium and Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri.

A coastal cityscape with modern buildings, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

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.

An island with a lighthouse, clear turquoise waters, and a small pier.

Las Bajadas

Las Bajadas is well liked for its golf courses. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Veracruz area, you might plan a trip to Aquatico Inbursa or Benito Juarez Auditorium.

Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide