What to do in Veracruz

Activities, attractions and tours

A historic plaza with a prominent clock tower and the 'Viva México' sign.
A bustling waterfront promenade with palm trees, street lamps, and a domed building in the background.
A waterfront with colorful letters spelling "VERACRUZ 2016" and a port with cranes and containers in the background.
A large, open courtyard with a tiled floor featuring a map design, a ship model, and a glass ceiling.
A historic building with a clock tower, a statue, and a plaza with street lamps.

Things to do

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions

CA $28
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Turibus Hop-on Hop-off City Tour Veracruz

Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour

CA $11
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour

CA $11
per adult
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress

CA $41
per adult
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour

CA $52
per adult
From Veracruz: San Juan de Ulua Prison Tour
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation

CA $135
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
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Tour Lucha Libre ,Tacos, Tequila and Mezcal in Mexico City

Tour Lucha Libre ,Tacos, Tequila and Mezcal in Mexico City

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 130 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $98 per adult
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From Veracruz: Quiahuixtlan, Cempoala & La Antigua Sightseeing Tour. The Ro...

From Veracruz: Quiahuixtlan, Cempoala & La Antigua Sightseeing Tour. The Ro...

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $143 per adult
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From Veracruz: Nature & Seafood Boat Tour to Madinga

From Veracruz: Nature & Seafood Boat Tour to Madinga

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $42 per adult
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Veracruz: Snorkelling Adventure at Isla de En Medio

Veracruz: Snorkelling Adventure at Isla de En Medio

Activity duration is 4 hours
7.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $67 per adult
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Aquatico Inbursa Waterpark: Veracruz - Ticket

Aquatico Inbursa Waterpark: Veracruz - Ticket

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Price is CA $37 per adult
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What to do in Veracruz

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A waterfront promenade with a modern hotel, palm trees, and a calm body of water.

Veracruz Harbour

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Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port.
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Where to stay in Veracruz

Find the best Veracruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Veracruz
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A coastal cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a large white building, and a port with cranes.

Malecon

Malecon is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Veracruz Harbour and Veracruz Aquarium while in the area.
A statue of a man in a suit standing in front of a large white building with a clock tower.

Old Town Veracruz

Waterfront views, historic sites, and spas are just a few things travelers enjoy about Old Town Veracruz. Check out Veracruz Harbour or Zócalo while you're exploring the area.
A bridge with pink railings and a large 'X' structure.

Xalapa Centro

While visiting Xalapa Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Palacio de Gobierno and Paseo de los Lagos Park.
A beach with a city skyline in the background.

Mocambo

Travelers come to Mocambo for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Mocambo Beach and Plaza Vela while you're in town.

Costa Verde

While visiting Costa Verde, you might make a stop by sights like Museo Agustín Lara and Veracruzano Coral Reef System National Park.

 

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Day trip destinations from Veracruz

An ancient stone structure viewed through a tree's canopy.

Poza Rica

A historic plaza with a prominent clock tower and the 'Viva México' sign.

Veracruz

A beach with a water park, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

Boca del Río

An island with a lighthouse, a white sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and a pier.

Coatzacoalcos

A snow-covered mountain with a sharp peak and rugged terrain.

Orizaba

An aerial view of a narrow island with a beach, surrounded by clear blue waters.

Anton Lizardo

An aerial view of a forested area with a narrow dirt road cutting through it.

Córdoba

A bridge with pink railings and a large 'X' structure.

Xalapa