Faros Travel Guide
Veracruz
Popular places to visit
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.
Veracruz Harbour
Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.
Veracruz Aquarium
Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium.
Veracruz Cathedral
Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.
Top hotels in Faros
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
very good
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Todo bien Solo que me iban a poner 4 + 2 cervezas y no estuvieron a nuestra llegada Lo demás ok
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Baluarte
The service was ok in general, in spite of minor shortcomings, in particular poor hot water in the bathroom at night. However, the most relevant issue in general was that I was charged twice for taxes when paying online with Expedia: the original price for 4 nights included taxes, but when looking ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Posada del Carmen
Place was a dump. Now having said that ot was a reasonable value and a place to lay my head. A/C worked fine but no hot water in the shower. By Mexican standards it was fine for a night but if you are expecting a proper squeaky clean fancy hotel room I would move on. The young lady at reception was ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hotel El Faro Veracruz
Nice property that needs some TLC. Still everything worked and it had good air conditioning. The staff were friendly, I slept well on the bed and the TB worked well. WiFi was OK. Veneer was peeling off the door and it needs a few other fixes but for the price, it was a bargain and clean comfortable ...
Reviewed on 21 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Faros
Old Town Veracruz
Waterfront views, historical sites and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Old Town Veracruz. Make a stop by Veracruz Harbour or Zócalo while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Harbour or Veracruz Aquarium.
Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Veracruz Harbour and Zócalo.
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 Laguna de Sontecomapan and Benito Juarez Auditorium.
