Playa Chalchihueca

Visit this beautiful 16th-century chapel, famous for its whitewashed colonial architecture and mosaic portrayal of the Way of the Cross.

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

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.

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

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

Learn about the local history of La Antigua with a stop at Chapel of the Rosary (Ermita del Rosario Chapel). Wander the beaches or discover the area's mountain views.