Los Portales Travel Guide

Veracruz

Veracruz Cathedral which includes a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and performance art
Los Portales
Veracruz Cathedral which includes street scenes and a church or cathedral
Veracruz Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Veracruz Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Veracruz Cathedral showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Veracruz Cathedral

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

Veracruz Cathedral
Veracruz Harbour featuring a sunset, a square or plaza and a city

Veracruz Harbour

Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.

Veracruz Harbour
Veracruz Aquarium showing interior views and marine life

Veracruz Aquarium

Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.

Veracruz Aquarium
San Juan de Ulua Castle showing heritage elements and a lake or waterhole

San Juan de Ulua Castle

Once the main landing point for new arrivals to Spanish-ruled Mexico, this 16th-century fortress is shrouded in the legends of explorers and pirate attacks.

San Juan de Ulua Castle
Carranza Lighthouse which includes a city, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

Carranza Lighthouse

Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay.

Carranza Lighthouse
Naval Historical Museum showing military items and a square or plaza

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.

Naval Historical Museum

Things to do

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Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio

฿1,539
per adult
Veracruz: Snorkeling Adventure at Isla de En Medio
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

฿2,886
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
Full Day Tour to the Magic Town of Orizaba from Veracruz or Boca del Río

Tour to Orizaba and Cordoba from Veracruz or Boca del Río

฿3,337
per adult
Tour to Orizaba and Cordoba from Veracruz or Boca del Río
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium

฿658
per adult
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour plus Aquarium
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway

Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway

฿3,427
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour

From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour

฿3,696
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour
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Top hotels in Los Portales

Gran Hotel Diligencias

Gran Hotel Diligencias

4 out of 5
1115 Independence Avenue Downtown, Veracruz, VER
The price is ฿1,542 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿1,542
฿1,819 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,067 reviews)
Que bueno
"Always a good experience at this historic hotel"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Gran Hotel Diligencias
Veracruz Centro Histórico

Veracruz Centro Histórico

3.5 out of 5
Av Independencia Esq Miguel Lerdo, Centro, Veracruz, VER
The price is ฿2,092 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
฿2,092
฿2,469 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Near accessible arras for entertainment"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Hotel Imperial

Hotel Imperial

3 out of 5
Calle Miguel Lerdo #153, Col. Centro, Veracruz, VER
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (335 reviews)
"I liked everything"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

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Hotel Imperial
OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico

OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico

2.5 out of 5
Landero Icoss No. 123, Col. Centro, Veracruz, VER
The price is ฿487 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿487
฿629 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are ...
7.2/10 Good! (286 reviews)
"Very good and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

OYO Hotel Santander Veracruz Centro Historico
OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico

OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico

3 out of 5
Callejón de Trigueros #43, Entre Aquiles Serdan y Mario Molina, Veracruz, VER
The price is ฿716 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿716
฿924 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium ...
7.6/10 Good! (90 reviews)
Solid Budget Choice
"The hotel is in a great location (just a block from the Zocalo with lots of food options) and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We had taken the overnight bus in from Mexico City, and when we showed up at 6am to ask them to hold our luggage, not only did they agree but let us check in several ..."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2020

OYO Hotel Plaza Veracruz Centro Historico
EMS Hoteles Centro Histórico

EMS Hoteles Centro Histórico

3 out of 5
78 Av. Ignacio Zaragoza Centro, Veracruz, Ver.
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium are ...
8/10 Very Good! (105 reviews)
"The handle in the bath broke, I almost had the room flooded, however it was just open too much but I never had anything handle that could r Literally be taken off the wall if open too much"

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2024

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EMS Hoteles Centro Histórico
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Other neighbourhoods around Los Portales

Veracruz Cathedral which includes a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and performance art

Old Town Veracruz

Waterfront views, historical sites and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Old Town Veracruz. Make a stop by Veracruz Cathedral or Zócalo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Old Town Veracruz
Carranza Lighthouse featuring a city and a bay or harbour

Malecon

4/5(1 area review)

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 Veracruz Cathedral.

Malecon
Naval Historical Museum which includes interior views

Faros

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

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Zona Centro

While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Cathedral and Zócalo.

Zona Centro
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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.

Ignacio Zaragoza
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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.

Vista Mar

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