Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide
Veracruz





Visit Old Town Veracruz
Popular places to visit

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.
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.
Cascada el Encanto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada el Encanto during your travels in Veracruz. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
Top hotels in Old Town Veracruz

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Nice view and close to main park, malecon, zocalo., etc
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Gran Hotel Diligencias
The staff was friendly and helpful, especially at the end of our 3-night stay by arranging our early morning taxi to the airport. The room was clean and large with a table and two chairs, and a king-sized bed. The hotel is right on the main square (el zocalo) so we could go out and hear live music ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Great service
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Hotel Baluarte
Buena atención
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Everything was perfect! The perfect option for our trip
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Highly recommended
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Veracruz

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 Veracruz Aquarium or Zócalo.

Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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 Veracruz Aquarium.

