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 plaza with a large white building featuring domes and a bell tower, surrounded by palm trees and street lamps.

Veracruz Cathedral

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Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.
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Things to do

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
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

฿271
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
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
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Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio

฿2,788
per adult
Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio
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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 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 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 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.

Reforma

While Reforma isn't home to many top sights, Benito Juarez Auditorium and Villa del Mar Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide