Nueva Travel Guide
Veracruz
Popular places to visit
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.
Malecón de Veracruz
Malecón de Veracruz is just one of the places to see in Veracruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Zócalo
You can learn about the history of Veracruz when you stop by Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Veracruz Cathedral
Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo.
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.
Top hotels in Nueva
Camino Real Veracruz
Ninguna mala opinión, todo bien
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
The rooms should be updated with more outlets for laptops, watches, mobile phones, etc.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
Galería Plaza Veracruz by Brisas
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Grand Fiesta Americana Veracruz
hice mi reservacion en linea por una noche, pero despues quise extenderla por 2 noches mas y no hubo lugar y eso fue lo malo; asi que tuve que buscar otra opcion
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Plaza Sol
Location! Close to everything.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nueva
Las Brisas
Though Las Brisas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zócalo and Veracruz Harbour.
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Los Laureles 2
While there might not be top attractions in Los Laureles 2, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aquatico Inbursa and Zócalo.
Old Town Veracruz
Waterfront views, historical sites and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Old Town Veracruz. Make a stop by Zócalo or Veracruz Harbour while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Zona Centro
While there might not be top attractions in Zona Centro, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Zócalo and Parque Recreativo Cri-Cri.
Faros
If you're spending some time in Faros, Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse are top sights worth seeing.
