Malecon
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.
Villa del Mar Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Villa del Mar Beach during your trip to Veracruz? While in this culturally rich area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Veracruz Hop-on Hop-off City Tour
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Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Wax & Ripley ́s Museums
Veracruz: Sightseeing City Tour and Aquarium
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Other neighbourhoods around Malecon
Faros
While visiting Faros, you might make a stop by sights like Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse.
Old Town Veracruz
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.
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.
Zona Centro
When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Veracruz Aquarium and Veracruz Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Los Laureles 2
While Los Laureles 2 isn't home to many top sights, Aquatico Inbursa and Veracruz Aquarium are some notable places to visit nearby.
- Veracruz Aquarium
- Veracruz Cathedral
- Carranza Lighthouse
- Naval Historical Museum
- Monument to the Veracruz Heros
- Flea Market
- World Trade Center Veracruz
- Plaza Las Americas Shopping Mall
- Mocambo Beach
- Plaza Mocambo Veracruz
- San Juan de Ulua Castle
- Andamar Lifestyle Center
- Unidad Deportiva Hugo Sánchez