Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide

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

Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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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
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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.

Bastion of Santiago Museum
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Veracruz Aquarium

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

Veracruz Aquarium
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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

Top hotels in Old Town Veracruz

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
2.5 out of 5
Cap, de Fragata Pedro Sainz De Baranda, S/N Fracc.Faros, Veracruz, VER
The price is ₹3,115 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
₹3,115
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Está en muy buena ubicación"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Paseo Del Malecon No 244, Veracruz, VER
The price is ₹7,768 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
₹7,768
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Familia
"Great food and the bed was really really good"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Gran Hotel Diligencias
4 out of 5
1115 Independence Avenue Downtown, Veracruz, VER
The price is ₹3,606 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
₹3,606
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
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 property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"My balcony was just in front of Central Park"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

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 ₹5,041 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹5,041
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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! (862 reviews)
"Hotel is just across the street from the zócalo with easy parking and very helpful staff. Will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Hotel Royalty
Hotel Royalty
3 out of 5
Blvd. Manuel Ávila Camacho 503, Esq Abasolo Col. Ricardo Flores Magon, Veracruz, VER
The price is ₹3,484 per night from 28 May to 29 May
₹3,484
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Veracruz Aquarium and Zocalo are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (179 reviews)
Muy malas instalaciones
"Mal. La verdad la propiedad deja mucho que desear, muy vieja, descuidada, los baños son horribles. El costo no vale la habitación que te proporcionan."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2023

Hotel Royalty
Hotel Baluarte
Hotel Baluarte
3 out of 5
Francisco Canal n 265 and 16 de Sept., Col. Faros, Veracruz, VER
The price is ₹3,148 per night from 28 May to 29 May
₹3,148
per night
28 May - 29 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Veracruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (874 reviews)
"Hotel Location a few blocks from malecón near the Harbor. Excellent secure onsite parking. Manager of hotel was kind enough to allow a move to a better room due to a stiff mattress. Very accommodating- no extra charge."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Hotel Baluarte
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 Carranza Lighthouse.

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.

Faros
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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 Aquarium and Veracruz Cathedral.

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 Veracruz Aquarium and Laguna de Sontecomapan.

Vista Mar
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Nueva

While there might not be top attractions in Nueva, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Aquarium and Zocalo.

Nueva

Old Town Veracruz Travel Guide