What to do in Veracruz

Activities, attractions and tours
Veracruz featuring a square or plaza

Veracruz Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Veracruz has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Veracruz is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Veracruz to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Veracruz Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Veracruz.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Veracruz attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Carranza Lighthouse which includes a city and a bay or harbor

Malecon

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Malecon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Cathedral while in the area.

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Vista Mar

Vista Mar might not have many top sights, but Veracruz Aquarium and Laguna de Sontecomapan are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Zona Centro

When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Zona Centro
Veracruz Cathedral featuring performance art, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral

Old Town Veracruz

4/5(1 area review)

Waterfront views, historic sites, and spas are just a few things travelers enjoy about Old Town Veracruz. Check out Veracruz Cathedral or Zocalo while you're exploring the area.

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Ignacio Zaragoza

While visiting Ignacio Zaragoza, you might make a stop by sights like Villa del Mar Beach and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park.

Ignacio Zaragoza
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Las Brisas

Las Brisas might not have many top sights, but Veracruz Aquarium and Aquatico Inbursa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Las Brisas

Day trip destinations from Veracruz