Old Town Veracruz
Veracruz
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Popular places to visit
Zócalo
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.
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.
Cascada el Encanto
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cascada el Encanto during your travels in Veracruz. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Tour and Attractions
Veracruz - Panoramic Sightseeing Bus Tour
Veracruz: Panoramic Sightseeing City Bus Tour
3-hour tour to the San Juan de Ulúa Fortress
San Juan de Ulua Fortress Ticket
Full Day Tour to Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas with Transportation
Old Town Veracruz Hotel Deals
Emporio Veracruz Hotel
The staff was super nice and the hotel was clean. I deff would stay again. The reason for the 4 star and not 5, is because they close the back door with out telling anyone and my older aunt and nice where waiting outside un till I had to walk alll the way around to tell them to open it. They did ...
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Gran Hotel Diligencias
Very clean bedroom. Helpful staff. Lovely comfortable beds. Beautiful central location.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Hotel Mar y Tierra Veracruz
It was ok. The room was a little damp, and the a/c was too powerful for the size of the room. The restaurant downstairs is to be a pides. The food is bland and lukewarm. The shower in the room was great! Lots of pressure and hot water. The personnel was pretty friendly, except that a lady warned ...
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Veracruz Centro Histórico
The noise from the street was terrible! OK itls carnaval week-end but we could not sleep until 4:00AM. If you are looking for a sound proof quiet spot to sleep get away from the Zócalo.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Fiesta Inn Veracruz Malecon
Good location, EV charging in private garage, great staff, restaurant…
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026
Hotel Royalty
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Veracruz
Los Portales
While visiting Los Portales, you might make a stop by sights like Zócalo and Palacio Municipal.
Faros
While visiting Faros, you might make a stop by sights like Veracruz Harbour and Carranza Lighthouse.
Zona Centro
When in Zona Centro, you can plan a visit to Veracruz Harbour and Zócalo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Vista Mar
Vista Mar might not have many top sights, but Benito Juarez Auditorium and Estadio Universitario Beto Avila are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
