Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Veracruz April 2026 | Expedia.ca [Veracruz Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Veracruz.dx3696)[Hotels in Veracruz](https://expedia.ca/Veracruz-Hotels.d3696.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Veracruz](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Veracruz.d3696.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Veracruz Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Veracruz.d3696.Car-Rental-Guide)[Veracruz Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Veracruz.d3696.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Veracruz ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Veracruz Types of activities Where to stay [Veracruz travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Veracruz.dx3696) ![Veracruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3696/b4f995c3-d0cb-4f33-9e96-32ad91e92beb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Veracruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3696/cb9ad53f-66d8-4310-b7ba-f7fbc2635d4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Veracruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3696/d3a0cf50-f95f-4fda-a338-a7622b61a078.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Veracruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3696/4a2ce53c-8f82-47df-9628-4327272f0f24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Veracruz](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3696/9ccc15ac-8eb5-4484-9ed4-517384f4613d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## 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. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Veracruz ### Tours & day trips [See all 32 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4714812/e42cdf3e-c1de-4ee3-860c-174023597dad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transport 12h 30m 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-catemaco-and-los-tuxtlas-with-transport.a4714812.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![quad bike tour to jade cavern with transfer (single or double)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49440144/5d086631-91a7-41f8-9d20-aded09b6854a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### quad bike tour to jade cavern with transfer (single or double) 2h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/double-quad-bike-ride-adventure-jungle-and-the-jade-cavern.a49440144.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Tour to Orizaba and Cordoba from Veracruz or Boca del Río](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5055398/1d25d0ba-9e26-4fa7-860f-3b211b6e71ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tour to Orizaba and Cordoba from Veracruz or Boca del Río 12h 30m Free cancellation available CA $150 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-the-magic-town-of-orizaba-from-veracruz-or-boca-del-rio.a5055398.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Veracruz and Boca del Rio Food Tour with Mangroves Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4747688/388648eb-5f84-46d6-b1bb-aaa5379b8625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Veracruz and Boca del Rio Food Tour with Mangroves Boat Trip 6h Free cancellation available CA $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/veracruz-and-boca-del-rio-food-tour-with-mangroves-boat-trip.a4747688.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47755498/62c17361-bde8-4f01-886f-44aa26c33437.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions 8/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/veracruz-sightseeing-city-tour-and-aquarium.a47755498.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Veracruz- Panormaic Sightseeing Bus Tour and Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46560937/d5f8bad7-196b-480e-aa30-3edb59ec720f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Veracruz- Panormaic Sightseeing Bus Tour and Attractions 7h 8/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available CA $27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/veracruz-hop-on-hop-off-city-tour-plus-aquarium.a46560937.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5134369/96f0010a-cd81-4922-833f-601ba5ccbe1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tajín and Papantla Tour from Veracruz or Boca del Río by Highway 12h 30m 9.4/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $158 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tour-to-tajin-and-papantla-from-veracruz-or-boca-del-rio.a5134369.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Full Day Tour to La Antigua, Cempoala and Quiahuiztlán](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44459694/e24e9566-483c-4adf-9e25-f868ad5de031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour to La Antigua, Cempoala and Quiahuiztlán 9h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $122 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-la-antigua-cempoala-and-quiahuiztlan.a44459694.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-Decker Bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51381886/bdfe0b2a-e949-43db-a28e-861f652d60ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-Decker Bus 1h 20m Free cancellation available CA $6 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-tour-of-veracruz-in-a-double-decker-bus.a51381886.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![From Veracruz: Tajin & Papantla Tour.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4554030/cad2788b-19c0-4ab7-8eb1-79a839a751c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Veracruz: Tajin & Papantla Tour. 12h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available CA $202 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-veracruz-tajin-papantla-archaeological-zone-tour.a4554030.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 9 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Veracruz: Snorkelling Adventure at Isla de En Medio](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49300402/bea27aec-0116-40ae-98bb-75b1c891f66f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Veracruz: Snorkelling Adventure at Isla de En Medio 4h Free cancellation available CA $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/snorkel-isla-de-en-medio.a49300402.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4714812/e42cdf3e-c1de-4ee3-860c-174023597dad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transport 12h 30m 10/10 3 verified reviews Free cancellation available CA $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-catemaco-and-los-tuxtlas-with-transport.a4714812.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4583919/c0b76a7f-e92c-4902-8571-6c6bcdaed932.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Veracruz: Catemaco, Nature, Waterfalls & Monkeys Tour 12h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available CA $166 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-veracruz-catemaco-nature-waterfalls-monkeys-tour.a4583919.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Jalcomulco Rapids Adventure from Veracruz or Boca del Río](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5073084/aa8d76f3-e9a5-4e62-90df-9154e634fe9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Jalcomulco Rapids Adventure from Veracruz or Boca del Río 10h Free cancellation available CA $198 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/jalcomulco-rapids-adventure-from-veracruz-or-boca-del-rio.a5073084.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Full Day Tour to Alvarado and Tlacotalpan from Veracruz or Boca del Río](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5054129/dda7f819-1649-4cb1-870f-777904d5417d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Tour to Alvarado and Tlacotalpan from Veracruz or Boca del Río 9h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $134 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-to-alvarado-and-tlacotalpan-from-veracruz-or-boca-del-rio.a5054129.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Live a Kayak Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2392737/b71fe95c-2c9a-4611-adf6-f1158e6fb6d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Live a Kayak Experience 3h Free cancellation available CA $118 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/live-a-kayak-experience.a2392737.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Veracruz, Kayak or Paddle equipment rentals in Mandinga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52036045/2e813ecf-26c9-436a-819c-6ee3c5a46ed9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Veracruz, Kayak or Paddle equipment rentals in Mandinga 1h Free cancellation available CA $27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/veracruz-kayak-or-paddle-equipment-rentals-in-mandinga.a52036045.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![Stand-up Paddle & Kayak Tours in Veracruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52231059/0b4f49b1-218d-4800-a223-5c85be8dd455.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Stand-up Paddle & Kayak Tours in Veracruz 2h 30m+ Free cancellation available CA $70 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/stand-up-paddle-kayak-tours-in-veracruz.a52231059.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![From Veracruz: Nature & Seafood Boat Tour to Madinga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4748347/109fbee5-6f4f-474c-af58-f36bf08171f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Veracruz: Nature & Seafood Boat Tour to Madinga 3h 8/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-veracruz-nature-seafood-boat-tour-to-madinga.a4748347.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![quad bike tour to jade cavern with transfer (single or double)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49440144/5d086631-91a7-41f8-9d20-aded09b6854a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### quad bike tour to jade cavern with transfer (single or double) 2h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/double-quad-bike-ride-adventure-jungle-and-the-jade-cavern.a49440144.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![From Veracruz: Quiahuixtlan, Cempoala, and La Antigua Tour. The Cortés Rout...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51867766/fc0d853e-fb77-4125-8d67-9377face5849.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Veracruz: Quiahuixtlan, Cempoala, and La Antigua Tour. The Cortés Rout... 6h Free cancellation available CA $136 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-veracruz-quiahuixtlan-cempoala-and-la-antigua-tour-the-cortes-route.a51867766.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![From Veracruz: Tour Tlacotalpan and Alvarado](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51988741/c6e96196-1f08-4af3-82b9-ebd8292c074b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Veracruz: Tour Tlacotalpan and Alvarado 6h Free cancellation available CA $131 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-veracruz-tour-tlacotalpan-and-alvarado.a51988741.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![From Veracruz: Orizaba and Cordoba Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52232399/5d93ae01-3a18-4cf0-8fa9-aac7e6b3a7f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Veracruz: Orizaba and Cordoba Tour 11h Free cancellation available CA $179 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-veracruz-orizaba-and-cordoba-tour.a52232399.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Full Day Coffee Guided Tour in Coatepec](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4870485/cd3f6898-ac32-44b3-92c0-5f99f21b402a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Coffee Guided Tour in Coatepec 10h Free cancellation available CA $137 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-coffee-guided-tour-in-coatepec.a4870485.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![From Veracruz: Nature & Seafood Boat Tour to Madinga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4748347/109fbee5-6f4f-474c-af58-f36bf08171f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Veracruz: Nature & Seafood Boat Tour to Madinga 3h 8/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-veracruz-nature-seafood-boat-tour-to-madinga.a4748347.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ![From Veracruz: Xalapa & Coatepec Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51930474/9ec8deb3-3479-433d-96b2-88eb731720f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Veracruz: Xalapa & Coatepec Day Trip 11h 30m Free cancellation available CA $168 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-veracruz-xalapa-coatepec-day-trip.a51930474.activity-details?&rid=3696&location=Veracruz&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Veracruz | Number of things to do | 36 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Veracruz: Nighttime Sightseeing Tour by Bus](/things-to-do/veracruz-nighttime-sightseeing-tour-by-bus.a51968835.activity-details): CA $7 | | Top 5 things to do | [Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions](/things-to-do/veracruz-sightseeing-city-tour-and-aquarium.a47755498.activity-details)[Veracruz- Panormaic Sightseeing Bus Tour and Attractions](/things-to-do/veracruz-hop-on-hop-off-city-tour-plus-aquarium.a46560937.activity-details)[Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour](/things-to-do/turibus-hop-on-hop-off-city-tour-veracruz.a3400727.activity-details)[Veracruz: Nighttime Sightseeing Tour by Bus](/things-to-do/veracruz-nighttime-sightseeing-tour-by-bus.a51968835.activity-details)[Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour](/things-to-do/veracruz-hop-on-hop-off-double-decker-bus-tour.a47985376.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Veracruz: Nighttime Sightseeing Tour by Bus](/things-to-do/veracruz-nighttime-sightseeing-tour-by-bus.a51968835.activity-details)[Night Tour of Veracruz in a Double-Decker Bus](/things-to-do/night-tour-of-veracruz-in-a-double-decker-bus.a51381886.activity-details)[3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress](/things-to-do/3-hour-tour-to-the-san-juan-de-ulua-fortress.a5053072.activity-details)[From Veracruz: Nature & Seafood Boat Tour to Madinga](/things-to-do/from-veracruz-nature-seafood-boat-tour-to-madinga.a4748347.activity-details)[Veracruz, Kayak or Paddle equipment rentals in Mandinga](/things-to-do/veracruz-kayak-or-paddle-equipment-rentals-in-mandinga.a52036045.activity-details) | | With kids | [Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions](/things-to-do/veracruz-sightseeing-city-tour-and-aquarium.a47755498.activity-details)[Veracruz- Panormaic Sightseeing Bus Tour and Attractions](/things-to-do/veracruz-hop-on-hop-off-city-tour-plus-aquarium.a46560937.activity-details)[Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour](/things-to-do/turibus-hop-on-hop-off-city-tour-veracruz.a3400727.activity-details)[Veracruz: Nighttime Sightseeing Tour by Bus](/things-to-do/veracruz-nighttime-sightseeing-tour-by-bus.a51968835.activity-details)[Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour](/things-to-do/veracruz-hop-on-hop-off-double-decker-bus-tour.a47985376.activity-details) | ## What to do in Veracruz --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Veracruz ![Veracruz Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165727/19b84f78-4180-4ce4-bde7-e4c9467aab06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veracruz Harbour 4/5(10 reviews) Watch the busy maritime activity, admire grand architectural structures and visit a 16th-century Spanish colonial fortress at this historic port. [](https://expedia.ca/Veracruz-Harbour-Veracruz.d6165727.Vacation-Attraction) ![Veracruz Aquarium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6165826/07d4fb14-fd3c-40fc-9223-9a85e583257a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veracruz Aquarium 5/5(4 reviews) Spot exotic fish, dive with sharks, swim with dolphins and get up-close with tropical birds at this superb aquarium. [](https://expedia.ca/Veracruz-Aquarium-Malecon.d6165826.Vacation-Attraction) ![Veracruz international commerce port in Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532977367/b9a69632-3b3f-4f6f-82a1-5ee03a5fb0ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malecón de Veracruz 4.5/5(5 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Paseo-Del-Malecon-Boulevard-Veracruz.d553248621532977367.Vacation-Attraction) ![Zocalo or Plaza de Armas, the main square of Veracruz, Mexico](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621557045889/703b1989-c1c7-4d26-a576-beb980d3f90e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Zócalo 4.5/5(9 reviews) You can learn about the history of Veracruz with a stop at Zócalo. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Zocalo-Old-Town-Veracruz.d553248621557045889.Vacation-Attraction) ![Veracruz Cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322577/b01fcf56-85e3-4aaf-ac40-bdde6498a5a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veracruz Cathedral 4/5(6 reviews) Discover the fine collection of religious art that decorates this 18th-century cathedral and relax at the sidewalk cafés of nearby Zócalo. [](https://expedia.ca/Veracruz-Cathedral-Malecon.d6322577.Vacation-Attraction) ![San Juan de Ulua Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6166814/de6c43b1-9c37-4dc4-90b2-7dff07953566.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/San-Juan-De-Ulua-Castle-Veracruz.d6166814.Vacation-Attraction) ![Carranza Lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6322569/88f0513e-ca48-4c96-8ace-477068a163f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carranza Lighthouse 4.5/5(2 reviews) Overlooking the port of Veracruz is a grandiose neoclassical building featuring a lighthouse that once guided ships around the city’s bay. 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