Malecon Travel Guide
Veracruz





Popular places to visit

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.

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.
Top hotels in Malecon

Emporio Veracruz Hotel
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Veracruz Centro Histórico
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Gran Hotel Diligencias
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Veracruz
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025

Hotel Baluarte
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Malecon

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

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.

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.

Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Veracruz Cathedral.

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.

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.